Budget and Finance Committee

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 adopting a new pay plan for the general employees of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 2025.
   Resolution
5. 2. A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2025.
   Resolution
6. 3. A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2025.
   Resolution
7. 4. A resolution accepting the Financial Empowerment Cities Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Mayor, in connection with the establishment of an Office of Financial Empowerment.
   Resolution
8. 5. A resolution accepting a Financial Empowerment Center Legacy Planning Implementation Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for the continued support of the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center.
   Resolution
9. 6. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to implement a Safe Baby Court program, an evidence-based specialized infant and toddler court that uses the science of early childhood development to meet the urgent needs of infants, toddlers, and their families.
   Resolution
10. 7. A resolution approving an application for a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Corrections to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to provide alternative supervision and treatment options to divert felony offenders from the Tennessee prison system.
    Resolution
11. 8. A resolution appropriating the amount of $17,810,300.00 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for various departments of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
12. 9. A resolution accepting and appropriating a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in the amount of $13,104.10 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission, and authorizing the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission to expend the donated funds to further its duties, responsibilities, and mission.
    Resolution
13. 10. A resolution approving amendments one and two to a grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to be used for the Emergency Rental Assistance Eviction Prevention Program in accordance with the purposes set forth in Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide financial assistance and housing stability services to eligible tenants.
    Resolution
14. 11. A resolution to extend the deadline for the Contract and Compliance Board to provide recommendations for the scope of safety plans for construction project procurement and contractor payment application requirements to the Purchasing Agent and the Metropolitan Council.
    Resolution
15. 12. A resolution to approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Nashville Metropolitan LLC for office space at 1281 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville Tennessee (Parcel No. 12000015500) (Proposal No. 2025M-019AG-001).
    Resolution
16. 13. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for maintenance, repair, operating supplies, industrial supplies and related products and services for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
17. 14. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for street sweepers and related equipment, for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
18. 15. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for tree maintenance equipment, attachments and accessories for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
19. 16. A resolution approving amendment one to a Viral Hepatitis Program Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to the prevention, testing, diagnosis, surveillance, and linkage to treatment and other support services for individuals infected with viral hepatitis.
    Resolution
20. 17. A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with three nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.
    Resolution
21. 18. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the next phase of improvements in the Warner Parks.
    Resolution
22. 19. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund bus rentals for the Summer Enrichment programs at the Kirkpatrick, East, and South Inglewood Community Centers to visit Shelby Park and Bottoms.
    Resolution
23. 20. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for directional signage, informational signage, map kiosks, invasive plant management, and native plant installation.
    Resolution
24. 21. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Middle Tennessee Pony Club to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the installation of a grass riding surface at Percy Warner Park.
    Resolution
25. 22. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund Fatality Review Team staffing positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients.
    Resolution
26. 23. A resolution approving amendment two to a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime.
    Resolution
27. 24. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Lisa Bonkowski against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $157,165.44, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
    Resolution
28. Bills on Second Reading
29. 25. An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizing the creation of a Downtown Central Business Improvement District and appointing a corporation to act as an advisory board to the district with the necessary powers and authority to carry out the purposes and intent of the district.
    Bill
30. 26. An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and the Ascension Saint Thomas EMT Training Program to provide the Ascension Saint Thomas School of EMS students with practical experience in EMS-based patient care activities.
    Bill
31. 27. An ordinance granting amendment three to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Digitech Computer, LLC for fire medical emergency billing and collection services.
    Bill
32. Bills on Third Reading
33. 28. A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2026.
    Bill
34. 29. An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2025-2026, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter.
    Bill
35. Chair Report / Updates