Government Operations and Regulations Committee

Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee met to consider two beer permit exemptions, approve a fleet management agreement for the Codes Administration department, and advance an energy efficiency grant program. The committee also reviewed proposed changes to door-to-door solicitation enforcement rules.

Key Decisions

  • Beer permit exemption for Slide Hustle on 3rd (1323 3rd Avenue North) On Public Hearing
  • Beer permit exemption for The Bodega (2141 Buena Vista Pike) On Public Hearing
  • Fleet management agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for Codes Administration Resolution considered
  • TVA Energy Right Business & Industry Incentives Program grant approval Resolution considered
  • Door-to-door solicitation enforcement amendments Bill 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 Slide Hustle on 3rd, located at 1323 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. 2. A resolution exempting The Bodega, located at 2141 Buena Vista Pike from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
  6. Resolutions
  7. 3. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative master agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for fleet management and leased vehicles for the Department of Codes Administration.
    Resolution
  8. 4. A resolution approving an application for a TVA Energy Right Business & Industry Incentives Program grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the General Services Department, to help businesses save money and energy by utilizing the installation of energy-saving equipment.
    Resolution
  9. Bills on Second Reading
  10. 5. An ordinance amending Chapter 6.64 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to enforcement of door-to-door solicitation requirements, regular review of the residential no-solicitation registry, and the provision of suspension or revocation of solicitation permits for repeat violations.
    Bill
  11. Chair Report / Updates