Budget and Finance Committee

Monday, March 31, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · David Scobey Council Chambers

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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 signup 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 the plan for the reappraisal and equalization of assessments in Davidson County as submitted by the Metropolitan Assessor of Property, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Metropolitan Assessor of Property and the Tennessee Division of Property Assessments for the responsibilities of parties involved in the 2028 Year Reappraisal Program for Davidson County, and approving receipt of state funds, if provided, to assist in the cost of the reappraisal.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender, and Middle Tennessee State University, on behalf of its Department of Social Work, to provide field work experience for students enrolled in certain Middle Tennessee State University undergraduate and graduate social work programs.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution approving an application for a Market-Building grant from ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Mayor’s Office, to convene local, regional, and national stakeholders to identify ways to build local capacity for public-private investment in sustainable, resilient, and affordable housing, lower energy costs, increase affordable housing options, and improve the quality of life for Nashvillians.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution appropriating to a certain account for the benefit of the Hospital Authority in the amount of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000).
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Joseph Webb, D.Sc. FACHE against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Metropolitan Hospital Authority of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $890,813.26 with said amount to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution appropriating a total of $355,000.00 from a certain account of the Community Safety Fund for grants to various nonprofit organizations for South Nashville Community Safety programs.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A resolution approving Amendment Number 1 to a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The Village at Glencliff to increase the value and extend the term of the contract.
    Resolution
  11. 8. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for online government surplus auction services for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
  12. 9. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Progressive Insurance as subrogee of Jacee Badeaux against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $19,536.38, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
    Resolution
  13. 10. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Jennifer Parker against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $175,000.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Judgments and Losses Fund.
    Resolution
  14. 11. A resolution approving amendment two to a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to provide resources for hazardous materials (hazmat) preparedness.
    Resolution
  15. 12. A resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU”) entered into by and between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to develop and implement crime gun intelligence driven strategy between the agencies to reduce and combat gun related violence in the Nashville Metropolitan area.
    Resolution
  16. 13. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for public safety unmanned vehicle systems and associated services for the Department of Metropolitan Police.
    Resolution
  17. 14. A resolution accepting a donation of a life-saving medication from Hikma Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
    Resolution
  18. 15. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Timothy Saunders against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $14,000, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
    Resolution
  19. 16. A resolution accepting a Special Collections grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide services for processing, arranging, and describing archival materials in all formats for digitizing materials in the Special Collections Division.
    Resolution
  20. 17. A resolution approving an application for a Flagship AARP Community Challenge grant from AARP to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding to renovate and revitalize the kitchen in the Elizabeth Senior Center which prepares meals for older adults in the area.
    Resolution
  21. 18. A resolution approving a preliminary engineering agreement between CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSXT”), a Virginia corporation with its principal place of business in Jacksonville, Florida, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to facilitate bridge replacement over CSXT rail at West Due West Avenue. (Proposal No. 2025M-007AG-001).
    Resolution
  22. 19. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of McDonald’s Corporation against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $28,290.57 and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
    Resolution
  23. 20. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to exercise an option agreement for the purchase of a flood-prone property, located at 3050 Boulder Park Drive, for Metro Water Services. (Proposal No. 2025M-001PR-001).
    Resolution
  24. 21. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of David Hill against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $100,000, of which $47,786.00 will be paid from the Judgments and Losses fund and $52,214.00 will be paid by the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
    Resolution
  25. 22. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Murphy Road Hotel Partners, LLC against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $16,340.77 with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
    Resolution
  26. 23. A resolution requesting Mayor Freddie O’Connell to compel the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the Purchasing Agent to complete the procurement of license plate readers for use by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
    Resolution
  27. Bills on Second Reading
  28. 24. An ordinance amending Chapter 2.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Department of Law.
    Bill
  29. 25. An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Auditorium Commission, and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, a Tennessee non-profit corporation.
    Bill
  30. 26. An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”), and Belmont University to allow occupational therapy students the opportunity to participate in experiential learning.
    Bill