Agenda - Budget and Finance Committee

Historic Metro Courthouse

1 Public Square, 2nd floor

Nashville, TN 37201

Metropolitan Nashville and

Davidson County, TN

Meeting Agenda

Budget and Finance Committee

Public Comment

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Resolutions

A resolution accepting a grant from the Arts Build Communities designated

agency, Greater Nashville Regional Council, to the Metropolitan Government,

acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for a new mural as part of the

Let’s Color Nashville 2027 program to support art projects that broaden access

to the arts experience and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural

enterprises.

RS2026-2262

Sponsors:

Spain, Vo, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

filed

A resolution approving the Second Amendment to a Grant Subcontract

between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,

acting by and through the Juvenile Justice Center (Metro Juvenile Court), and

Counter Punch Youth Academy.

RS2026-2263

Sponsors:

Spain, Preptit and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Public Health and Safety

Committee

filed

A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master

agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for public safety software for the

Metropolitan Nashville Department of Emergency Communications.

RS2026-2264

Sponsors:

Spain and Preptit

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Public Health and Safety

Committee

filed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise

and settle the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County’s

public nuisance, negligence, and gross negligence claims against Hyundai

Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America, Kia Corporation; and Kia America,

Inc. in the amount of $747,819.00 and that said amount be paid into the

General Fund.

RS2026-2265

Sponsors:

Spain

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

filed

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise

and settle the personal injury claim of Carolyn Ramey against the Metropolitan

Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $45,000.00,

and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.

RS2026-2266

Sponsors:

Spain

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

filed

A resolution approving an option agreement between the Metropolitan

Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Hawkins Nashville L.L.C.

and 915 Hawkins LLC authorizing the purchase of certain property located at

930 South Street and 1001 Hawkins Street (Parcel Nos. 10502050800

and10501061100); (Proposal No. 2026M-005PR-001).

RS2026-2267

Sponsors:

Vo, Spain and Horton

Legislative History

6/23/26

9/8/26

Planning Commission

Metropolitan Council

approved

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

filed

A resolution approving a TVA Energy Right Business and Industry Incentives

Program grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Metropolitan

Government, acting by and through the General Services Department, for

current and future sustainability projects.

RS2026-2268

Sponsors:

Spain, Eslick, Hill and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Government Operations and

Regulations Committee

filed

A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master

agreement with Snap-On Industrial, a division of IDSC Holdings, LLC for

garage and fleet maintenance equipment for the Metropolitan Nashville

General Services Department.

RS2026-2269

Sponsors:

Spain and Eslick

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Government Operations and

Regulations Committee

filed

A resolution approving a non-competitive application in the amount of

$10,827,467 for a Community Development Disaster Recovery Grant from the

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the

Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Housing Division of the

Metro Nashville Planning Department, for the restoration and mitigation of

housing resulting from the March 2020 tornado and authorizing the

Metropolitan Mayor to execute a grant contract with the State of Tennessee

and appropriating grant funds to the Housing Division upon execution of the

grant agreement

RS2026-2270

Sponsors:

Spain, Horton and Welsch

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

filed

A resolution to approve the First Amendment to a grant contract for

constructing affordable housing approved by RS2024-709 between The

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and

through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Be a Helping

Hand Foundation.

10.

RS2026-2271

Sponsors:

Sepulveda, Spain, Horton, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

filed

A resolution approving the First Amendment to a grant contract for

constructing affordable housing approved by RS2024-750 between the

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and

through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Nonprofit

Housing Corporation.

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RS2026-2272

Sponsors:

Spain, Horton, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

filed

A resolution approving the Second Amendment to a grant contract for

constructing affordable housing approved by RS2024-709 between the

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and

through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Woodbine

Community Organization (WCO), Inc.

RS2026-2273

Sponsors:

Toombs, Spain, Horton, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

filed

A resolution approving a provider participation agreement between the

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and

through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Renaissance Life and Health

Insurance Company of America, to allow the Metropolitan Government to

participate in provider networks and receive payment for services provided to

individuals enrolled in a TennCare Dental Benefits Management Program.

RS2026-2274

Sponsors:

Spain, Preptit and Welsch

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Public Health and Safety

Committee

filed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to

the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of

Health, to promote the proper use of all recommended vaccines and respond

to vaccine preventable diseases in collaboration with the CDC and other

partners.

14.

RS2026-2275

Sponsors:

Spain, Preptit, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Public Health and Safety

Committee

filed

A resolution approving amendment one to the Healthy Start Initiative Grant

from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources

and Services Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and

through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in

reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women.

15.

RS2026-2276

Sponsors:

Spain, Preptit, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Public Health and Safety

Committee

filed

A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from A Step Ahead

Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting

by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide reimbursement for

certain costs associated with providing long-acting reversible contraception.

16.

RS2026-2277

Sponsors:

Spain, Preptit, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Public Health and Safety

Committee

filed

A resolution approving amendment two to a grant from the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and

through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide for the prevention,

surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and to administer a

Minority AIDS Initiative program.

17.

RS2026-2278

Sponsors:

Spain, Preptit, Welsch, Hill and Benedict

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Public Health and Safety

Committee

filed

A resolution approving amendments four, five, and six to a grant from the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government,

acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide for the

prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and to

administer a Minority AIDS Initiative program.

18.

RS2026-2279

Sponsors:

Spain, Preptit, Welsch and Hill

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Public Health and Safety

Committee

filed

A resolution approving amendment one to a Digital Skills, Education, and

Workforce Development Grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic

and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and

through the Nashville Public Library, to provide broadband digital skills training,

education, and workforce development program skills.

19.

RS2026-2280

Sponsors:

Spain, Vo and Welsch

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

filed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from Grow Enrichment to the

Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of

Parks and Recreation, to fund the rebuild of the Sand Play area of the Nature

Playground located at the GROW site in Two Rivers Park.

20.

RS2026-2281

Sponsors:

Gregg, Spain, Vo, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

filed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy

to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board

of Parks and Recreation, to fund an enhanced scope within the current

Centennial Park Revitalization Project for upgraded sod for the lawn adjacent

to the Croquet Café.

21.

RS2026-2282

Sponsors:

Spain, Vo, Welsch and Taylor

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

filed

A resolution approving a grant agreement for an Active Transportation

Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant from the U.S. Department of

Transportation, acting by and through the Federal Highway Administration, to

the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department

of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to address critical

barriers to mobility and economic vitality by integrating dedicated bikeways and

pedestrian pathways to ensure safe, seamless travel for all residents of

Davidson County, Agreement No. ATII-26-0005-TN, (Proposal No.

2026M-052AG-001).

22.

RS2026-2284

Sponsors:

Capp, Kupin, Spain, Horton, Evans-Segall, Hill and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

referred to the Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

filed

referred to the Planning Commission

A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master

agreement with Terex Utilities, Inc. for aerial work platforms, digger derricks

and advanced mixers for the Metropolitan Nashville Department of

Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure.

23.

RS2026-2285

Sponsors:

Spain and Evans-Segall

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee

filed

A resolution approving an application for a Healthy and Sustainable

Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan

Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste

Services, to support the implementation of a school cafeteria composting

program at 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools by providing equipment,

supplies, and services needed to divert food waste from landfills while

educating students and staff on sustainable waste management practices.

24.

RS2026-2286

Sponsors:

Spain, Evans-Segall, Hill and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee

filed

Bills on Second Reading

An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.212 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws

relative to small business incentive grants programs.

25.

BL2026-1536

Sponsors:

Spain, Kupin, Toombs and Gadd

Legislative History

8/25/26

9/1/26

Metropolitan Council

filed

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

9/1/26

Metropolitan Council

passed on first reading

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way easements,

drainage easements, temporary construction easements and property rights by

negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan

Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the

Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure

(“NDOT”), for purposes of Wingrove Street Phase 2 Sidewalk Improvements,

NDOT Project Number 2024-056. (Proposal No. 2026M-039AG-001).

26.

BL2026-1539

Sponsors:

Vo, Spain, Horton and Evans-Segall

Legislative History

8/5/26

8/25/26

9/1/26

Planning Commission

Metropolitan Council

approved

filed

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

9/1/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

referred to the Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee

passed on first reading

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain right-of-way easements,

drainage easements, temporary construction easements and property rights by

negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects of the Metropolitan

Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the

Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure

(“NDOT”), for purposes of Highway 100 sidewalk improvements, NDOT Project

Number 2023-093. (Proposal No. 2026M-046AG-001).

27.

BL2026-1540

Sponsors:

Spain, Horton and Evans-Segall

Legislative History

8/17/26

8/25/26

9/1/26

Planning Commission

Metropolitan Council

approved

filed

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

9/1/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

referred to the Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee

passed on first reading

An ordinance authorizing the granting of easements and approving a Gas

Rights Agreement and Lease Agreement between the Metropolitan

Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Department of

Water and Sewerage Services, and Burnham Nashville LLC, for the

Renewable Natural Gas Project. (Proposal No. 2026M-025AG-001)

28.

BL2026-1541

Sponsors:

Kupin, Spain, Horton and Evans-Segall

Legislative History

7/16/26

8/25/26

9/1/26

Planning Commission

Metropolitan Council

approved

filed

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

9/1/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee

referred to the Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee

passed on first reading

Chair Report / Updates