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June 17, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 99 items

  1. 1 Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m. ▶ jump to 3:02
  2. 2 Call to Order ▶ jump to 40:07
  3. 3 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  4. 4 Roll Call ▶ jump to 47:19
  5. 5 Approval of Minutes ▶ jump to 47:24
  6. 6 Appointees and Nominees ▶ jump to 48:03
  7. 7 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dakota Galban for a term expiring on April 18, 2029. 25-047
  8. 8 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Sarah Martin for a term expiring on April 18, 2027. 25-048
  9. 9 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Carmen Reese Foster for a term expiring on April 18, 2027. 25-049
  10. 10 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Claudia Weber for a term expiring on April 18, 2027. 25-050
  11. 11 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Alecia Wynn for a term expiring on April 18, 2028. 25-051
  12. 12 Social Services Commission Appointment of D’Angelo Taylor for a term expiring on April 3, 2030. 25-052
  13. 13 Confirmations ▶ jump to 49:33
  14. 14 Historic Zoning Commission Reappointment of Ben Mosely for a term expiring on June 1, 2030. 25-045 approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:08
  15. 15 Social Services Commission Appointment of Chandra Allen for a term expiring on April 3, 2030. 25-046 approved ▶ jump to 53:27
  16. 15 page break
  17. 16 page break
  18. 17 Public Comment Period
  19. 18 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. ▶ jump to 54:44
  20. 19 Resolutions on Public Hearing ▶ jump to 79:44
  21. 20 A resolution exempting Emiliano’s Steakhouse, located at 5356 Hickory Hollow Parkway from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code. RS2025-1294 adopted ▶ jump to 80:37
  22. 21 A resolution exempting Old Hickory Pizza and Pub, located at 1051 Donelson Avenue from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code. RS2025-1295 adopted ▶ jump to 82:54
  23. 21 page break
  24. 22 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 84:21
  25. 23 page break
  26. 24 Resolutions
  27. 25 A resolution establishing the certified tax rate in the General Services District, and declaring the amount of the certified tax rate for the Urban Services District, pursuant to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-5-1701, et seq. RS2025-1218 adopted ▶ jump to 85:27
  28. 26 A resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed one hundred fifty-eight million dollars ($158,000,000) in aggregate principal amount of interfund tax anticipation notes of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. RS2025-1220 adopted ▶ jump to 85:36
  29. 27 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, 2025. RS2025-1258 adopted ▶ jump to 188:13
  30. 28 A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2025. RS2025-1259 adopted ▶ jump to 195:53
  31. 29 A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2025. RS2025-1260 adopted ▶ jump to 196:36
  32. 30 A resolution accepting the Financial Empowerment Cities Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Mayor, in connection with the establishment of an Office of Financial Empowerment. RS2025-1296 adopted ▶ jump to 85:46
  33. 31 A resolution accepting a Financial Empowerment Center Legacy Planning Implementation Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for the continued support of the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center. RS2025-1297 adopted ▶ jump to 85:53
  34. 32 A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to implement a Safe Baby Court program, an evidence-based specialized infant and toddler court that uses the science of early childhood development to meet the urgent needs of infants, toddlers, and their families. RS2025-1298 adopted ▶ jump to 86:00
  35. 33 A resolution approving an application for a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Corrections to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to provide alternative supervision and treatment options to divert felony offenders from the Tennessee prison system. RS2025-1299 adopted ▶ jump to 86:08
  36. 34 A resolution appropriating the amount of $17,810,300.00 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for various departments of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. RS2025-1300 adopted ▶ jump to 86:15
  37. 35 A resolution accepting and appropriating a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in the amount of $13,104.10 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission, and authorizing the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission to expend the donated funds to further its duties, responsibilities, and mission. RS2025-1301 adopted ▶ jump to 197:48
  38. 36 A resolution approving amendments one and two to a grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to be used for the Emergency Rental Assistance Eviction Prevention Program in accordance with the purposes set forth in Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide financial assistance and housing stability services to eligible tenants. RS2025-1302 adopted ▶ jump to 86:24
  39. 37 A resolution to extend the deadline for the Contract and Compliance Board to provide recommendations for the scope of safety plans for construction project procurement and contractor payment application requirements to the Purchasing Agent and the Metropolitan Council. RS2025-1303 adopted ▶ jump to 86:32
  40. 38 A resolution to approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Nashville Metropolitan LLC for office space at 1281 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville Tennessee (Parcel No. 12000015500) (Proposal No. 2025M-019AG-001). RS2025-1304 adopted ▶ jump to 86:40
  41. 39 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for maintenance, repair, operating supplies, industrial supplies and related products and services for the Department of General Services. RS2025-1305 adopted ▶ jump to 86:48
  42. 40 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for street sweepers and related equipment, for the Department of General Services. RS2025-1306 adopted ▶ jump to 86:55
  43. 41 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for tree maintenance equipment, attachments and accessories for the Department of General Services. RS2025-1307 adopted ▶ jump to 87:03
  44. 42 A resolution approving amendment one to a Viral Hepatitis Program Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to the prevention, testing, diagnosis, surveillance, and linkage to treatment and other support services for individuals infected with viral hepatitis. RS2025-1308 adopted ▶ jump to 87:10
  45. 21. A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with three nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance. RS2025-1309 ▶ jump to 87:18
  46. 44 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the next phase of improvements in the Warner Parks. RS2025-1310 adopted ▶ jump to 87:25
  47. 45 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund bus rentals for the Summer Enrichment programs at the Kirkpatrick, East, and South Inglewood Community Centers to visit Shelby Park and Bottoms. RS2025-1311 adopted ▶ jump to 87:32
  48. 46 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for directional signage, informational signage, map kiosks, invasive plant management, and native plant installation. RS2025-1312 adopted ▶ jump to 87:39
  49. 47 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Middle Tennessee Pony Club to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the installation of a grass riding surface at Percy Warner Park. RS2025-1313 adopted ▶ jump to 87:46
  50. 48 A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund Fatality Review Team staffing positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients. RS2025-1314 adopted ▶ jump to 87:53
  51. 49 A resolution approving amendment two to a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime. RS2025-1315 adopted ▶ jump to 88:00
  52. 50 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claim of Lisa Bonkowski against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $157,165.44, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund. RS2025-1316 adopted ▶ jump to 88:06
  53. 51 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer force mains, fire hydrant assemblies and sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at Earhart Road (unnumbered), also known as Earhart Subdivision Phase 1, and offsite of the project location at the southwest corner of New John Hager Road and Earhart Drive (MWS Project Nos. 20-WL-5 and 20-SL-18 and Proposal No. 2025M-047ES-001). RS2025-1317 adopted ▶ jump to 88:14
  54. 52 A resolution recognizing the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising and its lasting impact on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. RS2025-1318 adopted ▶ jump to 88:23
  55. 53 A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized marriage equality in Tennessee and across the United States. RS2025-1319 adopted ▶ jump to 88:30
  56. 54 A resolution recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County. RS2025-1320 adopted ▶ jump to 88:37
  57. 55 A resolution recognizing June 27, 2025, as National HIV Testing Day in Nashville and Davidson County. RS2025-1321 adopted ▶ jump to 88:45
  58. 56 Late Resolutions ▶ jump to 200:19
  59. 57 A resolution to approve a First Amendment to three grant contracts for constructing affordable housing between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and certain non-profit organizations. RS2025-1322 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 207:08
  60. 58 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Sister Cities of Nashville to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund a commissioned art mural on the exterior side wall of the Morgan Park Community Center including future maintenance costs. RS2025-1323 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 209:49
  61. 59 A resolution appropriating a total of $1,526,540.00 from the Nashville Public Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system. RS2025-1324 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 211:53
  62. 60 A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance. RS2025-1325 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 213:48
  63. 61 page break
  64. 62 Bills on Introduction and First Reading ▶ jump to 215:04
  65. 63 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. BL2025-897 passed on first reading
  66. 63 FY26 Operating Budget
  67. 64 An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adopt updated building codes. BL2025-898 passed on first reading
  68. 65 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of Alley #89 right-of-way from 2nd Avenue South to Alley #148. (Proposal Number 2025M-002AB-001). BL2025-899 passed on first reading
  69. 66 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of Unnumbered Alley right-of-way from 1st Avenue South to Alley #169. (Proposal Number 2025M-001AB-001). BL2025-900 passed on first reading
  70. 67 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire a portion of property through negotiation, condemnation, or fee simple take and permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for property located at 1220 Berwick Trail, for the Clean Water Nashville Neely’s Bend Sewer Pump Station Upgrade Project (Project No. 11-SC-0112 and Proposal No. 2024M-157ES-001). BL2025-901 passed on first reading
  71. 67 page break
  72. 68 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing fire line, fire hydrant assembly and easement, and to accept new fire line, fire hydrant assembly and easement, for property located at 419 Gay Street, also known as NES Central Substation - Water (MWS Project No. 23-WL-272 and Proposal No. 2025M-069ES-001). BL2025-902 passed on first reading
  73. 69 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public combination sewer main, combination sewer manholes and easement, and to accept the vertical relocation of existing water main and new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes for three properties located at 1203 and 1207 17th Avenue South and 1200 18th Avenue South, also known as Vanderbilt University - Roberts Academy (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-81 and 24-SL-262 and Proposal No. 2025M-023ES-002). BL2025-903 passed on first reading
  74. 70 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 4214 Central Pike (MWS Project No. 24-SL-252 and Proposal No. 2025M-064ES-001). BL2025-904 passed on first reading
  75. 71 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer pump station, new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 7375 Nolensville Road in Williamson County, also known as Nolensville Town Square - Phase 1 (MWS Project No. 24-SL-83 and Proposal No. 2025M-066ES-001). BL2025-905 passed on first reading
  76. 72 Bills on Second Reading
  77. 73 An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizing the creation of a Downtown 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. BL2025-846 deferred ▶ jump to 215:43
  78. 73 A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with three nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance. RS2025-1309 adopted ▶ jump to 199:02
  79. 74 An ordinance approving a revised organizational plan for the Metropolitan Public Health Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. BL2025-847 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:02
  80. 75 An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, and the Ascension Saint Thomas EMT Training Program to provide the Ascension Saint Thomas School of EMS students with practical experience in EMS-based patient care activities. BL2025-848 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:10
  81. 76 An ordinance granting amendment three to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Digitech Computer, LLC for fire medical emergency billing and collection services. BL2025-849 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:17
  82. 77 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for the Valley View Road Stormwater Improvement Project for property located at 5630 Valley View Road (Project No. 25-SWC-242 and Proposal No. 2025M-046ES-001). BL2025-850 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:24
  83. 78 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the Connare Drive Stormwater Improvement Project for six properties located on Connare Drive and Macfie Drive (Project No. 25-SWC-249 and Proposal No. 2025M-058ES-001). BL2025-851 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:30
  84. 79 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 278 and 280 Haywood Lane (MWS Project No. 24-SL-227 and Proposal No. 2025M-045ES-001). BL2025-852 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:37
  85. 80 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 11 Lucile Street, also known as City Vista Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-82 and 24-SL-264 and Proposal No. 2025M-050ES-001). BL2025-853 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:44
  86. 81 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer force main and associated easements, for 11 properties located on Rio Vista Drive, also known as Rio Visto Drive Sewer Extension (MWS Project No. 24-SL-263 and Proposal No. 2025M-009ES-001). BL2025-854 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:53
  87. 82 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and associated easements, for property located at 300 Vale Manor, also known as Brentwood Chase Two (MWS Project No. 24-SL-122 and Proposal No. 2025M-024ES-001). BL2025-855 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 89:59
  88. 83 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 3051 Stokers Lane, also known as Stokers Village Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-90 and 23-SL-235 and Proposal No. 2025M-054ES-001). BL2025-856 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 90:05
  89. 84 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main and easement, for property located at 301 6th Avenue North, also known as Legislative Plaza Renovations (MWS Project No. 25-SL-71 and Proposal No. 2025M-062ES-001). BL2025-857 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 90:11
  90. 85 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 2126 Bellefield Avenue, also known as Bellefield Townhomes (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-64 and 24-SL-215 and Proposal No. 2025M-055ES-001). BL2025-858 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 90:18
  91. 86 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for two properties located at 1300 and 1310 Donelson Pike, also known as Donelson Pike Industrial West, (MWS Project No. 23-WL-144 and Proposal No. 2025M-049ES-001). BL2025-859 passed on second reading ▶ jump to 90:28
  92. 87 Bills on Third Reading
  93. 88 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 IWD and RS7.5 to SP zoning for various properties along Dickerson Pike, Lemuel Road, Jones Street and Locust Street, approximately 343 feet south of Kennith Drive (106.9 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-008-001). BL2025-809 passed on third reading as amended ▶ jump to 217:10
  94. 89 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-809, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties along Dickerson Pike, Lemuel Road, Jones Street and Locust Street, approximately 343 feet south of Kennith Drive (106.9 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-008-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS. BL2025-810 passed on third reading
  95. 89 page break
  96. 90 A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2026. BL2025-833 passed on third reading as amended Pass ▶ jump to 176:48
  97. 91 An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2025-2026, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. BL2025-834 passed on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 184:34
  98. 92 An ordinance creating the positions of Assistant Grants and Accountability Officer, Fire Deputy Director Chief, Grants and Accountability Officer, Investments Portfolio Manager, Short Term Rental Inspector 1, Traffic Management Center Manager, Traffic Management Center Operator 1, Traffic Management Center Operator 2, Traffic Management Center Supervisor, Urban Forestry Chief, Urban Forestry Inspector 1, Waste Services Superintendent, Water Field Technician Supervisor, Zoning Inspection Chief, Zoning Inspector 1, Zoning Inspector 2. BL2025-838 passed on third reading ▶ jump to 186:01
  99. 93 Adjournment ▶ jump to 220:22