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Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

TL;DR

The Metropolitan Council held its December meeting with a focus on appointing new members to various city commissions and boards, approving multiple grant applications for public safety and emergency management, and considering a significant bond issuance of up to $531.9 million. The meeting also addressed potential reforms in emergency communications and approved several grant and lease agreements.

Key Decisions

  • General Obligation Bond Issuance Initial Resolution Passed
  • Downtown Business Improvement District Creation Proposed for Midtown Central Business Area
  • Emergency Management Grant Applications Multiple Homeland Security and Urban Area Security Initiative Grants Approved
  • Metropolitan Transit Authority Funding $8 Million Appropriation Approved
  • Emergency Communications Reform Resolution Resolution Calling for Departmental Reforms Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
  2. Call to Order
  3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Roll Call
  5. Approval of Minutes
  6. Elections
  7. E1. Contract and Compliance Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board for a term expiring on October 15, 2026, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Emma Boyd Elliott nominated by CM Huffman · Stuart Huffman nominated by CM Webb
    Appointment
  8. E2. Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on April 18, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Keri Adams nominated by CM Capp
    Appointment
  9. Appointees and Nominees
  10. F1. Arts Commission Reappointment of Campbell West for a term expiring February 24, 2030.
    Appointment
  11. F2. Arts Commission Reappointment of Mayra Yu for a term expiring February 24, 2030.
    Appointment
  12. F3. Auditorium Commission Appointment of Mia Vickers for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
    Appointment
  13. F4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Matthew Cushing for a term expiring March 24, 2027.
    Appointment
  14. F5. Davidson County Historian Appointment of Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr. for a term expiring December 16, 2030.
    Appointment
  15. F6. Greenway and Open Space Commission Reappointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring February 11, 2029.
    Appointment
  16. F7. Procurement Standards Board Appointment of Rahim Buford for a term expiring October 4, 2028.
    Appointment
  17. Confirmations
  18. G1. Community Review Board Appointment of John B. Schrader for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
    Appointment
  19. G2. Community Review Board Appointment of Taniesha Westbrook for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
    Appointment
  20. G3. Equalization Board Appointment of Bruce Pierce for a term expiring November 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  21. G4. Hospital Authority Appointment of Dr. Courtney Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2026.
    Appointment
  22. Public Comment Period
  23. H1. 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
  24. Rules of Procedure
  25. I1. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3 - Introduction of Legislation
    Rule Amendment
  26. Resolutions on Public Hearing
  27. 1. A resolution exempting Lost and Found, located at 3104 Gallatin Pike from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
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  29. Bills on Public Hearing
  30. 2. An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizing the creation of a Midtown Central Business Improvement District and appointing a corporation to act as an advisory board to the district with the necessary powers and authority to carry out the purposes and intent of the district.
    Bill
  31. Consent Agenda
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  33. Resolutions
  34. 3. 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
  35. 4. 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
  36. 5. A resolution calling for the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Emergency Communications to enact various reforms relative to departmental leadership and workplace culture.
    Resolution
  37. 6. A resolution approving a letter of agreement and memorandum of understanding between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Nashville Downtown Partnership related to an application for the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant from the State of Tennessee.
    Resolution
  38. 7. An initial resolution determining to issue general obligation bonds of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $531,925,000.
    Resolution
  39. 8. A resolution reducing the authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to issue general obligations bonds pursuant to certain initial resolutions previously adopted by the Metropolitan County Council.
    Resolution
  40. 9. A resolution appropriating to a certain account for the benefit of the Metropolitan Transit Authority in the amount of Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000).
    Resolution
  41. 10. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Corrections Institute, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to fund the purchase of recording equipment for the DCSO Training Academy.
    Resolution
  42. 11. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $767,500, with $600,000 to be paid from the Metro Water Services budget, fund 47410 and $167,500 to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.
    Resolution
  43. 12. A resolution to approve the Twelfth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Square Investment Holdings, LLC for office space in the Washington Square Building located at 222 Second Avenue North (Proposal No. 2025M-060AG-00).
    Resolution
  44. 13. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funding for general library services and to provide materials to persons having difficulty using the library and to the underserved in the Nashville - Davidson County area.
    Resolution
  45. 14. A resolution approving amendment one to an affiliation agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Lipscomb University to provide the opportunity for students enrolled in various health professions to encounter a wide range of clinical experience opportunities.
    Resolution