Metropolitan Council
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 · 6:30 PM
Metropolitan Courthouse
Key Items · 7
RS2025-1322ResolutionAdopted 33-1To 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1323ResolutionAdopted 34-1Accepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1324ResolutionAdopted 34-1Appropriating 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1325ResolutionAdopted 35-1Approving 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.Delishia Porterfield
BL2025-846BillDeferredAmending 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.Jacob Kupin
BL2025-833BillPassed on 3rd reading as amended 32-6To be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2026.Delishia Porterfield
BL2025-834BillPassed on 3rd reading 29-9Establishing 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.Delishia Porterfield
Bills Sent to Mayor · 3
BL2025-809BillPassed on 3rd reading as amendedTo 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).Kyonzte Toombs
BL2025-810BillPassed on 3rd readingTo 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.Kyonzte Toombs
BL2025-838BillPassed on 3rd readingCreating 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.Delishia Porterfield
Advancing Bills · 22
BL2025-897BillPassed on 1st readingAmending 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.Thom Druffel
BL2025-898BillPassed on 1st readingAmending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adopt updated building codes.Rollin Horton
BL2025-899BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing the abandonment of Alley #89 right-of-way from 2nd Avenue South to Alley #148. (Proposal Number 2025M-002AB-001).Terry Vo
BL2025-900BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing the abandonment of Unnumbered Alley right-of-way from 1st Avenue South to Alley #169. (Proposal Number 2025M-001AB-001).Terry Vo
BL2025-901BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing 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).Tonya Hancock
BL2025-902BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing 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).Jacob Kupin
BL2025-903BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing 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).Terry Vo
BL2025-904BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing 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).Erin Evans
BL2025-905BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing 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).Sean Parker
BL2025-847BillPassed on 2nd readingApproving a revised organizational plan for the Metropolitan Public Health Department of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.Erin Evans
BL2025-848BillPassed on 2nd readingApproving 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.Delishia Porterfield
BL2025-849BillPassed on 2nd readingGranting 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.Delishia Porterfield
BL2025-850BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Jennifer Gamble
BL2025-851BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Jennifer Gamble
BL2025-852BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Jennifer Gamble
BL2025-853BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Kyonzte Toombs
BL2025-854BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Jennifer Gamble
BL2025-855BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Courtney Johnston
BL2025-856BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Kyonzte Toombs
BL2025-857BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Jacob Kupin
BL2025-858BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Kyonzte Toombs
BL2025-859BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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).Jennifer Gamble
Resolutions · 33
RS2025-1294ResolutionAdoptedExempting 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.Joy Styles
RS2025-1295ResolutionAdoptedExempting 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.Jeff Eslick
RS2025-1218ResolutionAdoptedEstablishing 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1220ResolutionAdoptedAuthorizing 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1258ResolutionAdoptedAdopting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1259ResolutionAdoptedAdopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2025.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1260ResolutionAdoptedAdopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2025.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1296ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1297ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1298ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1299ResolutionAdoptedApproving 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1300ResolutionAdoptedAppropriating 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1301ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1302ResolutionAdoptedApproving 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1303ResolutionAdoptedTo 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1304ResolutionAdoptedTo 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).Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1305ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1306ResolutionAdoptedAccepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for street sweepers and related equipment, for the Department of General Services.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1307ResolutionAdoptedAccepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for tree maintenance equipment, attachments and accessories for the Department of General Services.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1308ResolutionAdoptedApproving 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1309ResolutionAdoptedApproving 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1310ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1311ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Clay Capp
RS2025-1312ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Clay Capp
RS2025-1313ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1314ResolutionAdoptedAccepting 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1315ResolutionAdoptedApproving 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1316ResolutionAdoptedAuthorizing 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.Delishia Porterfield
RS2025-1317ResolutionAdoptedAuthorizing 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).Erin Evans
RS2025-1318ResolutionAdoptedRecognizing the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising and its lasting impact on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.Olivia Hill
RS2025-1319ResolutionAdoptedRecognizing 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.Emily Benedict
RS2025-1320ResolutionAdoptedRecognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.Jennifer Gamble
RS2025-1321ResolutionAdoptedRecognizing June 27, 2025, as National HIV Testing Day in Nashville and Davidson County.Brenda Gadd
Appointments · 8
25-047AppointmentHuman Relations Commission
Reappointment of Dakota Galban for a term expiring on April 18, 2029.
25-048AppointmentHuman Relations Commission
Appointment of Sarah Martin for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
25-049AppointmentHuman Relations Commission
Appointment of Carmen Reese Foster for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
25-050AppointmentHuman Relations Commission
Appointment of Claudia Weber for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
25-051AppointmentHuman Relations Commission
Reappointment of Alecia Wynn for a term expiring on April 18, 2028.
25-052AppointmentSocial Services Commission
Appointment of D’Angelo Taylor for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.
25-045AppointmentApproved 36-3Historic Zoning Commission
Reappointment of Ben Mosely for a term expiring on June 1, 2030.
25-046AppointmentApprovedSocial Services Commission
Appointment of Chandra Allen for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.