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Government Operations and Regulations Committee

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee met to consider three pay plan resolutions for different city employee groups effective July 1, 2026, along with a federal grant for a substance use crisis response center and funding for broadband community facilities. The committee also reviewed creation of 17 new city positions across various departments including police, fire, pre-trial housing, and public works.

Key Decisions

  • General Employee Pay Plan Scheduled for consideration
  • Board of Health Employee Pay Plan Scheduled for consideration
  • Police and Fire Department Pay Plan Scheduled for consideration
  • Sobering and Stabilization Center Grant Scheduled for consideration
  • Creation of 17 New City Positions Scheduled for consideration
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. Resolutions
  4. 1. A resolution adopting a new pay plan for the general employees of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 2026.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2026.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2026.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution approving an application for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Beer Board, to implement a pilot Sobering and Stabilization Center to provide a coordinated, community-based response for individuals experiencing substance-related crises and reduce reliance on emergency departments and incarceration by creating a safe, appropriate diversion option.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution amending RS2025-1228 to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department, to provide services relating to the Broadband Connected Community Facilities program.
    Resolution
  9. Bills on Second Reading
  10. 6. An ordinance creating the positions of Automotive Mechanic 2; Behavioral Health Counselor 2; Equipment Inventory Leader; Equipment Mechanic 2; Fire Arson Investigator 1; Historic Zoning Administrator; HRIS Compliance Tech 2; Police Security Guard Supervisor; Pre-Trial Housing Cook; Pre-Trial Housing Facilities Asst Manager; Pre-Trial Housing Facilities Manager; Pre-Trial Housing Kitchen Supervisor; Pre-Trial Housing Officer; Pre-Trial Housing Officer Supervisor; Pumping Station Superintendent; Security Guard 2; and, Waste Services Administrator.
    Bill
  11. Chair Report / Updates