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A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act to promote sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship.
This resolution urges the Tennessee General Assembly to support the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act, aiming to promote sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship. It reflects the Metropolitan Council's position in favor of legislation that encourages waste-to-job initiatives.
A resolution accepting a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to fund the first phase of a multi-phase plan to invest in collection infrastructure and specialized equipment.
This resolution accepts a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. The grant will fund the first phase of a multi-phase plan to improve collection infrastructure and acquire specialized equipment for waste services.
A resolution approving an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to rethink waste management, expand services available to residents, and improve related environmental and human health challenges by providing free curbside compost collection to 750 households included in the Food Scrap Pickup Program.
This resolution approves an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. The grant aims to support the Department of Waste Services in expanding waste management services by providing free curbside compost collection to 750 households participating in the Food Scrap Pickup Program, addressing environmental and human health challenges.
A resolution approving an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to support the implementation of a school cafeteria composting program at 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools by providing equipment, supplies, and services needed to divert food waste from landfills while educating students and staff on sustainable waste management practices.
This resolution approves an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to support a school cafeteria composting program in 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The program aims to provide equipment, supplies, and services to divert food waste from landfills and educate students and staff on sustainable waste management practices.
A resolution approving an application for a recycling rebate grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to purchase curbside recycling carts and use AI technology to identify contamination in recycling.
This resolution approves an application for a recycling rebate grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The grant will be used by the Nashville Department of Waste Services to purchase curbside recycling carts and implement AI technology to identify contamination in recycling materials.
A resolution accepting a Recycling Rebate Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to purchase curbside recycling carts and use AI technology to identify contamination in recycling.
This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Government of Nashville to accept a Recycling Rebate Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The grant will be used by the Nashville Department of Waste Services to purchase curbside recycling carts and implement AI technology to identify contamination in recycling materials.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to provide litter pickup and litter prevention education within Davidson County.
This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, specifically through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to support litter pickup and litter prevention education within Davidson County. The resolution aims to enhance environmental cleanliness and public awareness regarding litter issues.
A resolution approving a TVA Energy Right Business and Industry Incentives Program grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the General Services Department, for current and future sustainability projects.
This resolution approves a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority's Energy Right Business and Industry Incentives Program to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, through the General Services Department. The grant is intended to support current and future sustainability projects within the city.
A resolution approving an application for a TVA Energy Right Business & Industry Incentives Program grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the General Services Department, to help businesses save money and energy by utilizing the installation of energy-saving equipment.
This resolution approves an application for a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Services to support the installation of energy-saving equipment in businesses. The grant aims to help businesses reduce energy consumption and save money through energy efficiency improvements.
A resolution approving an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through Metro Water Services (MWS), to complete a solar project at the Shelby Park Pump Station to help grow Metropolitan Nashville’s portfolio of solar assets and reduce the city’s reliance on traditional energy sources.
This resolution approves an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to Metro Water Services. The grant will fund a solar project at the Shelby Park Pump Station to expand Nashville's solar energy assets and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
A resolution accepting a LEED for Cities Certification Cohort Program in-kind grant from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to support Metro Nashville in organizing around the LEED for Cities framework to collect and report data to achieve program certification, and gain insight and community with other local governments.
This resolution accepts an in-kind grant from the U.S. Green Building Council to support Metro Nashville in organizing around the LEED for Cities framework. The grant will assist in collecting and reporting data to achieve LEED certification and facilitate collaboration with other local governments.
A resolution approving a power purchase agreement and an interconnection and operating agreement between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Fair Commissioners, and Nashville Electric Service for the interconnection and operation of a renewable energy production facility.
This resolution approves a power purchase agreement and an interconnection and operating agreement between the Metropolitan Government, through the Metropolitan Board of Fair Commissioners, and Nashville Electric Service. The agreements facilitate the interconnection and operation of a renewable energy production facility. The resolution aims to support renewable energy integration within the city's infrastructure.
A resolution approving an application for a Market-Building grant from ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Mayor’s Office, to convene local, regional, and national stakeholders to identify ways to build local capacity for public-private investment in sustainable, resilient, and affordable housing, lower energy costs, increase affordable housing options, and improve the quality of life for Nashvillians.
This resolution approves an application for a Market-Building grant from ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., Inc. to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. The grant aims to support efforts to convene stakeholders to enhance local capacity for public-private investment in sustainable, resilient, and affordable housing, reduce energy costs, increase affordable housing options, and improve quality of life for residents.
A resolution approving a grant subaward agreement between Johns Hopkins University and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor as part of the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities grant project.
This resolution approves a grant subaward agreement between Johns Hopkins University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, facilitated through the Office of the Mayor. The agreement is part of the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities grant project aimed at supporting sustainability initiatives.
A resolution accepting a Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Program grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to pursue transformative solutions together with community partners that address long-term solutions combating climate change.
This resolution accepts a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. The grant aims to support collaborative efforts with community partners to develop long-term solutions addressing climate change.
A resolution confirming the compliance and review by the Metropolitan Government of its financial policies and authorizing the application submittal for the Financial Excellence Award of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.
This resolution confirms that the Metropolitan Government has reviewed and complied with its financial policies. It also authorizes the submission of an application for the Financial Excellence Award from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.
A resolution approving a Youth Climate Action Fund grant application from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to create a Neighborhood Youth Climate Captains program in collaboration with the non-profit Cumberland River Compact to offer Nashville youth a way to have a tangible impact on the city.
This resolution approves a grant application from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville to establish a Neighborhood Youth Climate Captains program. The program will be created in collaboration with the non-profit Cumberland River Compact to engage Nashville youth in climate action initiatives.
A resolution approving a Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the non-profit Cumberland River Compact in collaboration with the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to create a Neighborhood Youth Climate Captains program to offer Nashville youth a way to have a tangible impact on the city.
This resolution approves a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Cumberland River Compact, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Government's Office of the Mayor, to establish a Neighborhood Youth Climate Captains program. The program aims to engage Nashville youth in climate action initiatives that have a tangible impact on the city.
A resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Central Business Improvement District Budget and accepting previous Central Business Improvement District Budgets.
This resolution approves the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) in Nashville and formally accepts the budgets from previous fiscal years. It was considered and passed by the Metropolitan Council after committee approval and multiple motions during the council meeting.