Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Monday, July 14, 2025 · 3:30 PM AM · David Scobey Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met to discuss various municipal infrastructure and development projects, focusing heavily on utility easements, stormwater management, and property acquisitions. Multiple ordinances were presented to approve land transactions, utility improvements, and minor municipal code updates across Nashville and Davidson County.

Key Decisions

  • Flood-prone Property Purchase Resolution Approved
  • Belle Meade Stormwater Fee Billing Agreement Resolution Approved
  • NDOT Permit Fee Increases Ordinance Proposed
  • Vanderbilt Water Management Pilot Project Ordinance Proposed
  • Prince Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project Easement Acquisition Authorized
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. 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 amending subsection 13.32.165.D.1. of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add language regarding compliance with guidelines to the sidewalk café dining rules and regulations.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to exercise an option agreement for the purchase of a flood-prone property, located at 4800 Blackman Court, for Metro Water Services. (Proposal No. 2025M-007PR-001).
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution approving Amendment 1 to an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The City of Belle Meade, to permit Metro to bill and collect Belle Meade’s residential and commercial Stormwater User Fee.
    Resolution
  7. Bills on Second Reading
  8. 4. An ordinance amending Sections 15.64.010, 15.64.130, and 15.64.131 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the residential infill regulation of artificial turf, multi-family structures, infill tree credits, and development plan submission requirements; and requiring commensurate updates to the Stormwater Management Manual.
    Bill
  9. 5. An ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapters 2.62, 12.56, 13.02, 13.08, 13.20, and 13.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) to increase its permit and administrative fees over time, as necessary.
    Bill
  10. 6. An ordinance to amend Section 15.64.170 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding development of athletic fields within floodways.
    Bill
  11. 7. An ordinance approving a pilot project between Vanderbilt University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, for the provision of early warning detection for water management systems.
    Bill
  12. 8. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the Prince Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project for nine properties located on Prince Avenue and Trinity Lane (Project No. 25-SWC-204 and Proposal No. 2025M-081ES-001).
    Bill
  13. 9. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public utility easement rights, for the specific area of property located at 1431 Vultee Boulevard (Proposal No. 2025M-078ES-001).
    Bill
  14. 10. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public stormwater easement rights, for property located at 3001 Belmont Boulevard, also known as Christ the King Catholic Church (MWS Project No. 10-DL-0030 and Proposal No. 2025M-067ES-001).
    Bill
  15. 11. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing stormwater line and drainage easements, and to accept new stormwater line and drainage easements, for property located at 2491 Murfreesboro Pike, also known as MNPD Southeast Precinct (SWGR T2023017337 and Proposal No. 2025M-032ES-001).
    Bill
  16. 12. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, fire hydrant assemblies and easements, and to accept new fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for property located at 4500 Harding Pike, also known as Belle Meade Plaza (MWS Project No. 24-WL-56 and Proposal No. 2025M-030ES-001).
    Bill
  17. 13. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer main, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 4021 Mills Road and at four properties offsite of the project location on Old Hickory Boulevard, Sells Drive and Central Pike, also known as Avid Hotel Revision 1, (MWS Project Nos. 21-WL-67 and 21-SL-147 and Proposal No. 2025M-063ES-001).
    Bill
  18. 14. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer main, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes, relocation of fire hydrant assembly, replacement of sanitary sewer manhole and associated easements, for property located at 813 Watts Lane, also known as 813-1230 Watts SP - Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-16 and 25-SL-40 and Proposal No. 2025M-070ES-001).
    Bill
  19. 15. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer main, fire hydrant assembly sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at 6532 Edinburgh Drive in Williamson County (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-25 and 25-SL-50 and Proposal No. 2025M-068ES-001).
    Bill
  20. 16. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main and easement, and to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 3606 Fairview Drive, also known as Fairview Meadows (MWS Project No. 24-SL-226 and Proposal No. 2025M-026ES-001).
    Bill
  21. 17. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at 799 C Fairwin Avenue (MWS Project No. 25-SL-73 and Proposal No. 2025M-079ES-001).
    Bill
  22. 18. 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 4057 Maxwell Rd and Maxwell Rd (unnumbered), also known as Martins Glen (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-39 and 24-SL-140 and Proposal No. 2025M-080ES-001).
    Bill
  23. 19. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly and associated easements, for three properties located at 1 Terminal Drive, Murfreesboro Pike (unnumbered) and 701 Donelson Pike, also known as BNA TARI 3.1 (MWS Project No. 25-WL-19 and Proposal No. 2025M-075ES-001).
    Bill
  24. Chair Report / Updates