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Government Operations and Regulations Committee

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee met to discuss several administrative and infrastructure-related matters, including a beer permit exemption, equipment purchases, and a cybersecurity education grant. The meeting focused on improving city services and exploring workforce development opportunities.

Key Decisions

  • Beer Permit Exemption for Streetcar Taps and Garden Passed
  • Cooperative Purchasing for Waste and Recycling Equipment Passed
  • Cybersecurity Education Grant from NIST Passed
  • Transportation Department Fee Increases Passed Second Reading
  • Environmental Court Hearing Notice Amendment Passed Second Reading
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 on Public Hearing
  4. 1. A resolution exempting Streetcar Taps and Garden, located at 1325 3rd Avenue North from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
  5. Resolutions
  6. 2. 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
  7. 3. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for roadway paving equipment for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
  8. 4. 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
  9. Bills on Second Reading
  10. 5. 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
  11. 6. An ordinance to amend Section 2.40.115 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to notice of court hearings and fines for violations of the Metropolitan Code of Laws enforced by the Department of Law in the Environmental Court of Davidson County.
    Bill
  12. Chair Report / Updates