Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1287Passed1 amendment
This ordinance amends Chapter 5.11 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to provide funding for the restoration and maintenance of Nashville and Davidson County's tree canopy. It aims to support environmental sustainability through dedicated financial resources.
An ordinance amending Chapter 5.11 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to providing funds for restoring and maintaining Nashville and Davidson County’s tree canopy.
→ Passed 3/17/2026
What it does
- 1Amends Chapter 5.11 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws
- 2Provides funds specifically for restoring the tree canopy
- 3Allocates resources for ongoing maintenance of the tree canopy
This ordinance amends Chapter 5.11 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to provide funding for the restoration and maintenance of Nashville and Davidson County's tree canopy. It aims to support environmental sustainability through dedicated financial resources.
Affects
Nashville and Davidson CountyMetropolitan Government departments responsible for tree maintenance
Amendments (1)
1 total
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Amendment 1Fiscalfiled
Unknown·filed 3/2/2026
Amendment updates funding definitions for tree canopy projects.
Legislative history
3/20/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment3/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment3/2/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment3/2/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment2/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.2/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
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