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 approving Tranche Amendment 2 between the Tennessee Valley Authority, Nashville Electric Service, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for the purchase of renewable energy.
   Resolution
5. 2. A resolution approving four grant subcontracts between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Juvenile Justice Center (Metro Juvenile Court), and Southern Word, Youth Villages, Counter Punch Youth Academy, and Health Connect America, and amendments thereto.
   Resolution
6. 3. A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, for the provision of interpreter/translation services for parties with limited English proficiency.
   Resolution
7. 4. A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, for the provision of interpretation/translation services for court hearings involving individuals with limited English proficiency in the Davidson County Trial Courts.
   Resolution
8. 5. A resolution approving a grant memorandum of understanding (MOU) from the National League of Cities to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses.
   Resolution
9. 6. A resolution appropriating $50,000 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, and Music City Construction Careers and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, and Music City Construction Careers for the provision of a workforce development initiative that prepares Nashville residents for successful careers in the skilled construction trades through apprenticeship readiness training, industry-recognized certifications, and job placement support.
   Resolution
10. 7. A resolution approving an option agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Constance E. Finney, et al., authorizing the purchase of certain property located at 1725 17th Avenue North (Parcel No. 08111016100); (Proposal No. 2025M-008-PR-001).
    Resolution
11. 8. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for bulk solid waste and recycling equipment for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
12. 9. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for roadway paving equipment for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
13. 10. A resolution approving an application for a Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Program (RAMPS) grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department, to build cybersecurity education and workforce development partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to focus on developing the skilled workforce to meet industry needs within the local or regional economy.
    Resolution
14. 11. A resolution appropriating a total of $50,000.00 from the Nashville Public Library to ASMT, Inc., to implement the “Empower” program for adult autistic people.
    Resolution
15. 12. A resolution approving an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for a mural at the Bordeaux library branch designed with active input from the community to enhance the overall sense of belonging among residents and provide them with a unique opportunity to see their ideas and voices represented in a public space.
    Resolution
16. 13. A resolution approving an agreement by and between the Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee, LLC and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to participate as a member organization in the Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee to advocate, build capacity, and coordinate efforts to improve the health of the medically underserved.
    Resolution
17. 14. A resolution approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the University of Memphis School of Public Health to provide clinical experience opportunities for its students.
    Resolution
18. 15. 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 host a Tennessee Family Justice Centers Statewide Conference to enhance the statewide network of Family Justice Centers and increase the capacity and skill of statewide teams.
    Resolution
19. 16. A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns.
    Resolution
20. 17. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Nashville Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office (“NFD”), and the City of Berry Hill (“Berry Hill”), for the provision of fire and building safety inspection services for Berry Hill.
    Resolution
21. 18. A resolution approving an application for a Fire Prevention and Safety grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, to provide funding to support two origin and cause (arson) investigators and the purchase of a Smart Fire Safety Trailer for use in educating the public about fire prevention and safety.
    Resolution
22. 19. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to submit an offer of judgment pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 68 to compromise and settle the claims of Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $345,000, to be paid from the Metro Water Services budget, plus reasonable costs including Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC’s incurred attorneys’ fees, to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.
    Resolution
23. Bills on Second Reading
24. 20. An ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapters 2.62, 12.56, 13.02, 13.08, 13.20, and 13.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) to increase its permit and administrative fees over time, as necessary.
    Bill
25. 21. An ordinance approving a revocable license agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Human Resources, and Operation Stand Down Tennessee for the use of office space. (Proposal No. 2025M-023AG-001)
    Bill
26. 22. An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management and the Department of General Services and the Community Resource Center for use of a warehouse at 801 Anderson Lane, Madison, TN 37115 (Parcel No. 04300002600) (Proposal No. 2025M-024AG-001).
    Bill
27. 23. An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, to enter into an agreement with Fisk University, to provide improved green stormwater infrastructure through the construction of a green roof (Project No. SWGR 2022086190 and Proposal Number 2025M-026AG-001).
    Bill
28. Chair Report / Updates