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Government Operations and Regulations Committee

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee held a meeting to consider three items: a beer permit exemption for a bar, an IT services purchasing agreement, and a transparency requirement for government boards. Public comment was limited to eight minutes total with speakers required to show proof of residency.

Key Decisions

  • Beer permit exemption for Vibes Bar & Lounge On Public Hearing
  • IT services cooperative purchasing agreement with Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. On Public Hearing
  • Ordinance requiring public recording of government board meetings On 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 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 de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolutions on Public Hearing
  4. 1. A resolution exempting Vibes Bar & Lounge, located at 114 28th 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. 2. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. for information technology research and advisory services for the Information Technology Services Department.
    Resolution
  6. Bills on Second Reading
  7. 3. An ordinance requiring that all boards, commissions, committees, and authorities of the Metropolitan Government with financial authority or a fiduciary duty record and make publicly available the proceedings of their meetings.
    Bill
  8. Chair Report / Updates