Budget and Finance Committee

Monday, March 2, 2026 · 5:15 PM AM · David Scobey Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Budget and Finance Committee approved 18 grants and agreements totaling millions in funding for youth climate programs, healthcare access, public safety, infrastructure, and parks maintenance. The committee also approved dozens of technical engineering service contracts and moved forward with bills addressing winter storm recovery, tree canopy restoration, and water/sewer relief for residents affected by January's storm.

Key Decisions

  • Winter Storm Relief - Water/Sewer Bill Credit Approved for third reading
  • Tree Canopy Restoration Funding Approved for second reading
  • Youth Climate Captains Program Approved - Bloomberg Philanthropies grant accepted
  • Healthcare Access Expansion Approved - Multiple grants from TN Dept. of Health to increase access for uninsured/underinsured residents
  • Electric Power Board Revenue Bonds ($140M) Approved - Authorization to issue bonds for EPB infrastructure
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 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 a Youth Climate Action Fund grant application from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to create a Neighborhood Youth Climate Captains program in collaboration with the non-profit Cumberland River Compact to offer Nashville youth a way to have a tangible impact on the city.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to provide litter pickup and litter prevention education within Davidson County.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution expressing the Metropolitan Government’s intent to issue revenue bonds, notes, and/or other obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $140,000,000, as requested by the Electric Power Board.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution approving amendment one to 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
  8. 5. A Resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to negotiate and enter into a PILOT Agreement and accept payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to a multi-family housing project located at 721 Madison Square known as Madison Station.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution accepting a Presumptive Eligibility Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding to increase timely access to healthcare services for uninsured and under insured individuals through navigation, enrollment assistance, and connection to Department of Health programs including Presumptive Eligibility, Family Planning, and the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A resolution accepting a Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to create an action plan for Workforce Development addressing eight priority strategies and will involve collaboration among internal and external partners.
    Resolution
  11. 8. A resolution approving amendments one, two, and three to the Healthy Start Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women.
    Resolution
  12. 9. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the purchase and installation of a powered, adult-sized changing table in the single occupancy restroom of the Green Hills Branch Library.
    Resolution
  13. 10. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Two Rivers Mansion to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide a Summit Commercial Ice Maker for Stone Hall at Two Rivers Mansion.
    Resolution
  14. 11. A resolution accepting a grant from the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the annual maintenance and repair costs of the mosaic Sea Serpent sculpture (“the dragon”) at Fannie Mae Dees Park.
    Resolution
  15. 12. A resolution approving amendment four to the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide funding for the Opry Mills Greenway Connector project for construction of a multi-modal path and elevated boardwalk from the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge to the Opry Mills Complex.
    Resolution
  16. 13. A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the testing of sexual assault kits by an outside laboratory or laboratories to improve effectiveness in evidence processing through appropriate outsourcing.
    Resolution
  17. 14. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation (“NDOT”), for the Connect Downtown Adaptive Signal System project. Federal Project No. CRP-9321(129); State Project No. 19LPLM-F3-210; PIN: 135861.00; Proposal No. 2026M-006AG-001
    Resolution
  18. 15. A resolution approving Amendment Number 1 to a sole source agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Transportation Control Systems, Inc. to increase the contract value and revise the proof of insurance clause language.
    Resolution
  19. 16. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Toter, LLC for waste and recycling collection solutions for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Department of Waste Services.
    Resolution
  20. 17. A resolution approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and Chilton Homes, LLC, to provide public water service improvements for Chilton Homes’ proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (MWS Project No. 25-WL-0033 and Proposal No. 2026M-003AG-001).
    Resolution
  21. 18. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of David Gonzales against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $36,612.00, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
    Resolution
  22. Bills on Second Reading
  23. 19. An ordinance amending Chapter 5.11 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to providing funds for restoring and maintaining Nashville and Davidson County’s tree canopy.
    Bill
  24. 20. An ordinance invoking Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 67-5-603(d) and 67-5-606(c) to authorize the Assessor of Property to prorate Tax Year 2026 property assessments for certain properties damaged by Winter Storm Fern.
    Bill
  25. 21. An ordinance approving Amendment 2 to Contract #6485692 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and InspectionReportsOnline.net INC for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (“ITM”) compliance reports for installed fire protection systems and equipment.
    Bill
  26. 22. An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and KIPP Nashville, a Tennessee nonprofit corporation for the completion of certain construction work associated with the redevelopment of the Global Mall site.
    Bill
  27. 23. An ordinance authorizing a one-time bill credit to water and sewer users as a result of the January 2026 winter storm.
    Bill
  28. Bills on Third Reading
  29. 24. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Fairpointe Planning, LLC and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  30. 25. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Gresham Smith and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  31. 26. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between GRW Engineers, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  32. 27. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between H.W. Lochner, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  33. 28. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between HDR Engineering, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  34. 29. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Lose & Associates, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  35. 30. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Neel-Schaffer, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  36. 31. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  37. 32. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Orchards, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. dba OHM Advisors and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  38. 33. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  39. 34. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Borra, Himakara Gupta dba Borra Consulting and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  40. 35. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between CDM Smith Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  41. 36. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Collier Engineering Co., Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  42. 37. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Consor North America Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  43. 38. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  44. 39. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  45. 40. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Alfred Benesch & Company and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  46. 41. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Alta Planning + Design, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  47. 42. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Arcadis US Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  48. 43. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Barge Design Solutions, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  49. 44. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  50. 45. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  51. 46. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between KCI Technologies, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  52. 47. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  53. 48. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Lamar Dunn & Associates, Inc. dba LDA Engineering and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  54. 49. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between RAGAN-SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  55. 50. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between SMITH SECKMAN REID, INC and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  56. 51. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  57. 52. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between VOLKERT INC and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  58. 53. An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between WSP USA INC and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
  59. Chair Report / Updates