Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 · 4:45 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to discuss several park and arts-related resolutions and ordinances, focusing primarily on park improvements, greenway conservation easements, and arts program collaborations. The meeting included proposed grants for park development and amendments to the city's entertainment and film commission.

Key Decisions

  • Robotic Mowers for Parks Department Proposed
  • AmeriCorp Volunteer Program with United Way Proposed
  • Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Mill Ridge Park Proposed
  • Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission Amendment Proposed
  • Multiple Greenway Conservation Easements Proposed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Public Comment
  2. Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee sign up sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolutions
  4. 1. A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and My Goat, Inc., to provide equipment, services and software for robotic mowers for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, and Hands On, United Way of Greater Nashville, for an AmeriCorp program participant to perform volunteer services on Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission’s community engagement programs and activities.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution approving an application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the development of “The Farm” area of Mill Ridge Park and accepting a grant from the Joe C. Davis Foundation and the Friends of Mill Ridge Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to match funds for the project.
    Resolution
  7. Bills on Second Reading
  8. 4. An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission.
    Bill
  9. 5. An ordinance approving two greenway conservation easements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Rogers Group, Inc. for greenway improvements at 0 Gwynwood Drive (Parcel No. 05900022600) (Proposal No. 2024M-056AG-001).
    Bill
  10. 6. An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Germantown JV, LLC for greenway improvements at 1420 Adams Street (Parcel No. 08205017700) (Proposal No. 2024M-055AG-001).
    Bill
  11. 7. An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement and a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Green Trails, LLC for greenway improvements at 4267 Ashland City Highway (Parcel No. 069060C04500CO) (Proposal No. 2024M-058AG-001).
    Bill
  12. Chair Report / Updates