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Government Operations and Regulations Committee

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee met to consider two resolutions: one to exempt three businesses at 519 Houston Street from beer permit distance requirements, and another to pursue a state grant for broadband expansion and digital literacy programs. The meeting included public comment opportunities and chair updates.

Key Decisions

  • Beer Permit Distance Requirement Exemption for 519 Houston Street On agenda for resolution
  • Broadband Ready Communities Grant Application On agenda for approval
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 or related to the committee. 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 deaccesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolution on Public Hearing
  4. 1. A resolution exempting Momotaro, Middleman and Alla Vita, located at 519 Houston Street from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
  5. Resolution
  6. 2. A resolution approving an application for a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department (ITS), to provide resources and facilitate programs for the community to increase digital adoption to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable and reliable internet service, dependable technology, and digital literacy skills.
    Resolution
  7. Chair Report / Updates