Metropolitan Council

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. Appointees and Nominees
7. E1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Reappointment of Alvin J. Haney for a term expiring August 1, 2030.
   Appointment
8. E2. Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Board Appointment of Kristofer Carlson for a term expiring June 15, 2029.
   Appointment
9. E3. Employee Benefit Board Reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
   Appointment
10. E4. Social Services Commission Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
    Appointment
11. E5. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Jolyn Mezera for a term expiring March 28, 2028.
    Appointment
12. E6. Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Darius McDonald for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
    Appointment
13. Confirmations
14. F1. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Fabian Bedne for a term expiring July 27, 2028.
    Appointment
15. F2. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring July 11, 2031.
    Appointment
16. F3. Social Services Commission Appointment of Mandy Spears for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
    Appointment
17. Public Comment Period
18. G1. 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
19. Consent Agenda
20. Resolutions
21. 1. A resolution reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.
    Resolution
22. 2. 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
23. 3. A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2026.
    Resolution
24. 4. A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2026.
    Resolution
25. 5. 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
26. 6. A resolution approving Amendment 1 to Contract #6548212 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and National Safety Council to provide teaching materials and student materials for the General Sessions Court Traffic School.
    Resolution
27. 7. A resolution setting the compensation of the chair and members of the Metropolitan Board of Equalization.
    Resolution
28. 8. A resolution to approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority for use of certain real property located at Nashville International Airport in Davidson County, commonly known as the Luton Center (Proposal No. 2026M-023AG-001).
    Resolution
29. 9. A resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Central Business Improvement District Budget and accepting previous Central Business Improvement District Budgets.
    Resolution
30. 10. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Blink Network, LLC for electric vehicle supply equipment for the General Services Department.
    Resolution
31. 11. A resolution amending Exhibit A of Ordinance No. BL2022-1170 to adjust the Mixed Income PILOT Program.
    Resolution
32. 12. A resolution to approve the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2024-709 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Southeast Community Capital Corporation dba Pathway Lending.
    Resolution
33. 13. A resolution approving the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2025-1524 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban League of Middle Tennessee.
    Resolution
34. 14. A resolution approving 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 Be a Helping Hand Foundation.
    Resolution
35. 15. A resolution approving the Third Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2023-2251 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban League of Middle Tennessee.
    Resolution
36. 16. A resolution appropriating a total of $573,833 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Park Center, Inc. for the provision of comprehensive, wraparound recovery support services to individuals with opioid use disorder.
    Resolution
37. 17. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide the Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) Program to deliver comprehensive care coordination services to eligible families and children.
    Resolution
38. 18. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for public safety partnerships in high impact areas to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance misuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs.
    Resolution
39. 19. A resolution approving amendment two to a Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ambient Monitoring Network grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of air pollution in Nashville, Tennessee.
    Resolution
40. 20. A resolution appropriating a total of $1,718,603 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul USA, Inc., and approving Amendment Number One to a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government and Depaul USA, Inc., for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
    Resolution
41. 21. A resolution appropriating a total of $1,926,099.00 from the Nashville Public Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality after school and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.
    Resolution
42. 22. A resolution appropriating a total of $2,452,026.00 from the Nashville Public Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality after school and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.
    Resolution
43. 23. A resolution approving amendment one to a grant contract with Water Walkers for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.
    Resolution
44. 24. A resolution approving a license agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State of Tennessee, acting by and through its Commissioner of Transportation, to construct and maintain a multi-use pedestrian greenway in Davidson County, Tennessee. (Proposal No. 2026M-016AG-001)
    Resolution
45. 25. A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services.
    Resolution
46. 26. A resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for one part-time position in the Parthenon Museum Store.
    Resolution
47. 27. A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide seasonal staffing for the Special Work Education and Trails (S.W.E.A.T.) program at Warner Parks.
    Resolution
48. 28. A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to continue funding staff positions and copier costs.
    Resolution
49. 29. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Battle of Franklin Trust to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, to transfer a portrait of Frank McGavock and an inscribed silver spoon to the historical collection at Two Rivers Mansion.
    Resolution
50. 30. A resolution accepting a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
    Resolution
51. 31. A resolution accepting a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.
    Resolution
52. 32. A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns.
    Resolution
53. 33. A resolution approving an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) grant application from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), to continue funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
    Resolution
54. 34. A resolution approving amendment two to a Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related to substandard and/or missing walking, bicycling, and transit facilities, the need for pedestrian-scale lighting, and lack of crossing locations present throughout the project area.
    Resolution
55. 35. A resolution authorizing Nashville Phase III Property Holder LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 1209 Brown Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-017EN-001).
    Resolution
56. 36. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Rynse, Inc. for car washes and preventative maintenance for heavy duty fleet for the Department of Waste Services.
    Resolution
57. 37. A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Ingersoll Rand Industrial US, Inc. to provide factory authorized products, parts, and services for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
    Resolution
58. 38. A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 2704 Murfreesboro Pike (MWS Project No. 25-WL-56 and Proposal No. 2025M-193ES-001).
    Resolution
59. 39. A resolution to amend Resolution No. RS2025-1346 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the acceptance of sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at Rural Hill Road (unnumbered), also known as Bella Terra, (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-70 and 24-SL-231 and Proposal No. 2025M-072ES-002).
    Resolution
60. 40. A resolution urging the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Transportation and the Mayor’s Office to renew and accelerate its commitment to Vision Zero initiatives to eliminate pedestrian fatalities, in response to a sharp increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Nashville and Davidson County in 2026.
    Resolution
61. 41. A resolution honoring Wallace W. "Wally" Dietz for his distinguished service as Director of Law for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
62. 42. A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.
    Resolution
63. 43. A Resolution welcoming the Japan National Men's Soccer Team to Nashville and recognizing the friendship between Nashville, Japan, and the Japanese American community.
    Resolution
64. 44. A Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
65. 45. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
66. Bills on Introduction and First Reading
67. 46. An ordinance amending Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the publication of the annual operating budget and the capital improvements budget.
    Bill
68. 47. An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Entertainment Commission.
    Bill
69. 48. An ordinance amending Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Nashville Entertainment Commission.
    Bill
70. 49. An ordinance amending Chapters 2.240, 6.28, and 7.08 and Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace “day care” uses with “child care” and “adult day services” uses and amend related conditions and standards (Proposal No. 2026Z-013TX-001).
    Bill
71. 50. An ordinance to amend Section 13.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to required notice and permission for excavations in the right-of-way.
    Bill
72. 51. An ordinance to amend Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code of Law to remove sections authorizing unmetered water connections.
    Bill
73. 52. An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education, and PENCIL Foundation (Proposal No. 2026M-004AG-001).
    Bill
74. 53. 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
75. 54. An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville and Davidson County.
    Bill
76. 55. An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Harpeth Overlook Partners, LLC, for greenway improvements at 0 McCrory Lane (Parcel No. 12600015500) (Proposal No. 2026M-018AG-001).
    Bill
77. 56. An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Whites Creek Landco, LLC, for greenway improvements at 4880 Whites Creek Pike, 4870 Whites Creek Pike, 4860 Whites Creek Pike, and 4840 Whites Creek Pike (Parcels No. 03000027200, 03000027400, 03000027500, and 03000027600, respectively) (Proposal No. 2026M-017AG-001).
    Bill
78. 57. An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Century Communities of Tennessee, LLC, for greenway improvements at 6419 Holt Road (Parcel No. 18100009400) (Proposal No.2026M-020AG-001).
    Bill
79. 58. An ordinance approving amendment two to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Management, Inc. of Tennessee, for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts.
    Bill
80. 59. An ordinance to amend Resolution RS2025-1474 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the abandonment and acceptance of new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and include easements, for property located at 5047 John Hagar Road, also known as Kingsley Park Phase 1, Revision 1 (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-39 and 23-SL-91 and Proposal No. 2025M-132ES-002).
    Bill
81. 60. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 5047 John Hagar Road and John Hagar Road (unnumbered), also known as Kingsley Park Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 26-WL-17 and 26-SL-54 and Proposal No. 2026M-034ES-001).
    Bill
82. 61. 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 cancelling a Planned Unit Development Overlay District for property located at 2609 West End Avenue, located approximately 197 feet southwest of Natchez Trace, zoned MUG-A (1.56 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005P-035-001).
    Bill
83. 62. 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 ORI, ORI-A, MUL-A, SP, and MUG-A to SP zoning for various properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).
    Bill
84. 63. An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1446, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
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86. Bills on Second Reading
87. 64. An ordinance authorizing ECG East Bank, LP to construct and install aerial, aboveground, and underground encroachments at 501 South 2nd Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-010EN-001).
    Bill
88. 65. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 14656 Old Hickory Boulevard, also known as Cothern Properties Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-4 and 25-SL-7 and Proposal No. 2026M-028ES-001).
    Bill
89. Bills on Third Reading
90. 66. An ordinance to amend Chapter 10.64.018 of the Metropolitan Code, to establish an updated fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office.
    Bill
91. 67. An ordinance amending Chapter 2.24.225 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify appraisal requirements for certain right-of-way acquisitions made by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and for Choose How You Move projects, and to make technical changes..
    Bill
92. 68. An ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapter 2.62, Chapter 12.56, and Title 13 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify fees charged by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) and make various other changes.
    Bill
93. 69. A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2027
    Bill
94. 70. An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter.
    Bill
95. 71. 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
96. 72. An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Gulch Central Business Improvement District Budget.
    Bill
97. 73. An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new chapter establishing an eviction right to counsel program to be administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning.
    Bill
98. Adjournment