Legislation Details

File #: BL2026-1430   
Type: Bill Status: Passed
File created: 6/9/2026 In control: Budget and Finance Committee
On agenda: 8/18/2026 Final action: 8/18/2026
Title: An ordinance amending Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the publication of the annual operating budget and the capital improvements budget.
Sponsors: Russ Bradford, Tasha Ellis, Courtney Johnston, Quin Evans-Segall, Ginny Welsch, Terry Vo, Erin Evans, Jordan Huffman, Jacob Kupin, Sheri Weiner, Brenda Gadd, David Benton
Attachments: 1. Amendment No.1 to BL2026-1430
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An ordinance amending Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the publication of the annual operating budget and the capital improvements budget.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it as follows:
2.08.030 - Budget-Copies supplied-Contents
A. The metropolitan mayor shall, upon filing the recommended operating budget with the metropolitan clerk no later than May 1, provide each member of the metropolitan council with a copy of the recommended operating budget, with an executive summary of the budget and descriptive operational and budget information about each department, board, commission, or agency.
B. The metropolitan mayor shall provide each member of the metropolitan council with a copy of the capital improvements budget by May 20. The capital improvements budget shall include an index to provide council members with a quick reference for each individual item proposed in the capital improvements budget.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This ordinance, as amended, revises Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the publication of supplemental materials for the annual operating budget and the capital improvements budget ("CIB").

As amended, the bill requires the Mayor to provide each Council Member with a copy of a department's budget summary, organizational structure, recommended budget modifications, and financial details, with at least three days prior to a department's budget hearing conducted by the Metropolitan Council Budget and Finance committee. These documents must be provided if each budget hearing is held no earlier than May 10, and no more than four...

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