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Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

TL;DR

The Metropolitan Council met to approve several grants and resolutions focused on community development, housing, and public services. The meeting included appointments to various commissions, grant approvals for emergency management and health services, and recognition of the Nashville Soccer Club's championship.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Grants Passed
  • Emergency Management Grant Applications Deferred to November 18, 2025
  • Beaman Park Protection Grant Passed
  • Financial Empowerment Center Grant Passed
  • Zoning Change for Cowan Court Properties Passed on Third Reading (36-0)
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Agenda

  1. Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
  2. Call to Order

    The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

  3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

    The invocation was offered by Council Member Jennifer Gamble. The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

  4. Roll Call

    The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:

  5. Approval of Minutes

    The minutes of the regular meeting on October 9, 2025 were approved.

  6. Appointees and Nominees
  7. 25-102 Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Hal Hardin for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  8. 25-103 Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Susan Short Jones for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  9. 25-104 Charter Revision Commission Appointment of Tom Lee for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  10. 25-105 Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Jim Murphy for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  11. 25-106 Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Joy M. Sims for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  12. Confirmations
  13. 25-101 Procurement Standards Board Reappointment of Shannone Raybon for a term expiring July 20, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  14. Public Comment Period
  15. Public Comment Period Members of the public, who are Tennessee residents, wishing to speak may sign-up at a table outside of the Council Chamber from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting. Public Comment is limited to twenty minutes total at Council meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. Requests for interpretation services should be directed to the Council Office at 615-862-6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo a 615-862-6780.
    Report

    No members of the public registered to speak.

  16. Rules of Procedure
  17. Rule 12 Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 12
    Rule Amendment
    Action: deferred

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended a one-meeting deferral. Pursuant to Rule 53.2 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, this matter is deferred.

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  19. Consent Agenda

    Pursuant to Rule 40 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the following resolutions, ordinances on second reading, and ordinances on third reading were considered together under the Consent Agenda. The resolutions on consent begin with RS2025-1556. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-1055. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-958.

  20. Resolutions
  21. RS2025-1533 A resolution approving a Homeland Security Grant Program application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to fund efforts to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred Passed

    The resolution was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be deferred to the November 18, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  22. RS2025-1534 A resolution approving an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to fund costs related to enhancing security and the resilience of high-risk urban areas by building, sustaining, and improving capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred Passed

    The resolution was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be deferred to the November 18, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  23. RS2025-1556 A resolution approving an application for a Beaman Park Protection grant from the Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund to The Conservation Fund (TCF) in partnership with Metro Nashville Parks to acquire approximately 308 acres adjoining Alvin G. Beaman Park in Davidson County to add a unique urban wilderness within the City of Nashville.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

  24. RS2025-1557 A resolution approving amendment three to an Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Program grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the General Sessions Court, to implement a DUI Court to serve participants convicted of a misdemeanor DUI offense.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  25. RS2025-1558 A resolution appropriating a total of $474,000.00 from a certain account of the General Fund of the General Services District for a grant to the United Way of Middle Tennessee, Inc., to provide financial counseling and other financial education activities to low-income residents in accordance with the Financial Empowerment Center program model.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

  26. RS2025-1559 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with 4MATIV Technologies, Inc., for consulting and other related services for the Department of Finance
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

  27. RS2025-1560 A resolution approving amendment one from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services targeted toward the elderly, disabled, veterans, and households with young children.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  28. RS2025-1561 A resolution accepting a Project Diabetes grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers’ Market, to utilize the Fresh Bucks Program to provide nutrition support for the community by doubling every Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollar spent with one of the market’s farmers for healthy food options.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

  29. RS2025-1562 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing in, the Cayce Place Redevelopment Plan.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred

    The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the resolution is deferred.

  30. RS2025-1563 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing in the Jefferson Street Redevelopment Plan.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred

    The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the resolution is deferred.

  31. RS2025-1564 A resolution authorizing grants not exceeding $9,598,000.00 from the Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing to certain nonprofits for the express purpose of constructing and rehabilitating affordable or workforce housing.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.

  32. RS2025-1565 A resolution to approve the Second Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2022-1857 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Park Center, Inc. and Be a Helping Hand Foundation.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.

  33. RS2025-1566 A resolution to approve the Third Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2022-1857 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and New Level Community Development Corporation.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.

  34. RS2025-1567 A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Department of Information Technology Services (“ITS”), and the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”), for the installation and maintenance of private license use facilities on the rights-of-way and highways under the jurisdiction of the State.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.

  35. RS2025-1568 A resolution approving a lease agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the East Bank Development Authority for use of property located at 730 President Ronald Reagan Way and 63 Hermitage Avenue. (Proposal No. 2025M-049AG-001).
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.

  36. RS2025-1569 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Ameresco, Inc. for the purchase of energy consulting and management services, building and other energy solutions and related products and services for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.

  37. RS2025-1570 A resolution accepting a direct appropriation grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate HIV surveillance and prevention activities and services focusing on high-risk populations.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  38. RS2025-1571 A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide supplemental foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding promotion to eligible persons through the Women, Infant and Children Program.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  39. BL2025-1045 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IG to MUI-A zoning for properties located at 1425, 1429, 1433, and 1436 Cowan Court, approximately 578 feet west of Cowan Street (9.0 acres), within the River North Urban Design Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-066PR-001).
    Bill
    Action: passed on third reading

    The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (36): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, and Styles; No (0); Abstain (1): Ewing.

  40. RS2025-1590 A resolution recognizing Nashville Soccer Club for its first-ever championship by winning the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Suara moved that the resolution be adopted and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (37): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (0).

  41. Untitled item

    Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate committees, upon motion duly seconded, all of the items on the Consent Agenda were approved by the following vote: Yes (35): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (0).

  42. BL2025-1104 An ordinance approving Amendment No. 2 to the East Bank Redevelopment Plan (Proposal No. 2025M-013PR-001).
    Bill
    Action: passed on first reading Passed

    Council Member Capp moved that the bill be passed on first reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill will be considered at the November 4, 2025 public hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission, the Budget and FInance Committee, and the Planning and Zoning Committee.

  43. BL2025-882 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending a Specific Plan on properties located at 1007 and 1009 Solley Drive, approximately 150 feet west of Gallatin Pike, zoned RS7.5 and SP (3.31 acres), to permit 55 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023SP-020-002).
    Bill
    Action: deferred indefinitely

    Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be deferred indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

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