Government Operations and Regulations Committee
TL;DR
The Government Operations Committee discussed reforms for emergency communications, preservation of historic courthouse doors, and new workplace and permitting requirements. They considered resolutions and ordinances aimed at improving government transparency and local infrastructure.
Key Decisions
- Emergency Communications Department Reforms Resolution Introduced
- Historic Courthouse Door Restoration Grant Grant Application Approved
- Annual Employee Surveys for Government Departments Ordinance Advanced
- New Fence Permit Requirements Ordinance Advanced
Agenda
- Public Comment
- 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.
- Resolutions
- 1. A resolution calling for the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Emergency Communications to enact various reforms relative to departmental leadership and workplace culture.Resolution
- 2. A resolution approving an application for a Historic Development Grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the General Services Department, to support the restoration and conservation of the original Art Deco bronze doors at the Davidson County Historic Courthouse to ensure the continued use of the courthouse while preserving its historic integrity for future generations.Resolution
- Bills on Second Reading
- 3. An ordinance amending Title 3 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require departments, boards, and commissions of the Metropolitan Government to conduct annual employee surveys.Bill
- 4. An ordinance amending Chapters 16.04 and 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require a fence permit for permanent fences to be constructed within Nashville and Davidson County.Bill
- Chair Report / Updates