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Public Health and Safety Committee

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 4:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Public Health and Safety Committee considered nine resolutions focused on criminal justice reform, substance abuse treatment, and public safety services. The agenda included approving grants for probation services, drug courts, community corrections programs, and opioid harm reduction initiatives, along with agreements for fire department services and transit law enforcement.

Key Decisions

  • Child and Family Intervention Services grant amendment Approved
  • Recovery Court Program grant for non-violent offender treatment Approved
  • $233,900 appropriation for youth opioid education and harm reduction program Approved
  • Opioid-related claims settlement with Publix Super Markets Approved
  • Nashville Fire Department equipment grant application for PPE decontamination Approved
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
  4. 1. A resolution approving amendment three to a Child and Family Intervention Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide community-based case management and probation services to children at high risk of state custody.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution accepting a Tennessee Certified Recovery Court Program grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to provide treatment services to non-violent offenders including intensive court supervision, mandatory drug testing, substance use treatment services, and other social services as an alternative to incarceration.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution approving amendment two to a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Correction to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community-based supervision and treatment services through the Davidson County Community Corrections Program.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Government to settle opioid-related claims with Publix Super Markets, Inc.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Health Department, for socks, gloves, scarves, and hats to supply warm-weather items to persons living with HIV/AIDS served by Ryan White-funded agencies during the winter months.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution appropriating a total of $233,900 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Street Works dba Today’s Hope to expand an existing syringe service program by providing comprehensive educational services focused on opioid misuse, harm reduction strategies, and safe practices for youth aged 16-25 in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Nashville Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office (“NFD”), and the City of Goodlettsville (“Goodlettsville”), for the provision of construction development plan review and building safety inspection services within the City of Goodlettsville.
    Resolution
  11. 8. A resolution approving an application for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, for funding to purchase new equipment to enhance the decontamination, cleaning, and maintenance of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE).
    Resolution
  12. 9. A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by and between the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, and the Regional Transportation Authority, to formalize the operations of dedicated law enforcement services within the public transit system.
    Resolution
  13. Chair Report / Updates