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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. The intent is to promote sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship through legislative action at the state level. The resolution expresses the Metropolitan Council's position but does not enact local law.
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, through the Office of the Mayor. The grant would fund the creation of a Neighborhood Youth Climate Captains program in partnership with the Cumberland River Compact, aiming to engage Nashville youth in climate action initiatives.
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, acting through the Department of Waste Services. The grant aims to enhance waste management by providing free curbside compost collection to 750 households as part of the Food Scrap Pickup Program.
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 the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, through the Office of the Mayor. The grant supports Metro Nashville's participation in the LEED for Cities Certification Cohort Program, which involves organizing around the LEED framework, collecting and reporting data, and engaging with other local governments to achieve certification.
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. The grant would enable Metro Water Services to complete a solar project at the Shelby Park Pump Station, aiming to expand Nashville’s solar energy portfolio and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
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 accepts a Recycling Rebate Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. 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. The resolution has passed the Metropolitan Council.
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. The grant would enable the Metropolitan Nashville Mayor’s Office to convene stakeholders to explore strategies for increasing public-private investment in sustainable, resilient, and affordable housing, with the goals of lowering energy costs, expanding affordable housing options, and improving quality of life in Nashville.
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 would allow the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to purchase curbside recycling carts and implement AI technology to identify contamination in recycling. The resolution aims to improve recycling efficiency and reduce contamination.
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 invest in collection infrastructure and specialized equipment for waste services.
A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1893/Senate Bill 1702 to permit metropolitan governments to lower the grocery tax rate.
This resolution urges the Tennessee General Assembly to support specific state legislation (House Bill 1893/Senate Bill 1702) that would allow metropolitan governments, such as Nashville, to lower the grocery tax rate. The resolution expresses the Metropolitan Council's position in favor of granting local governments more authority over grocery tax policy.
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 of Nashville has reviewed and is in compliance 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 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, acting through the Office of the Mayor. The agreement is part of the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities grant project, aiming to support sustainability initiatives in Nashville. The resolution formalizes the acceptance and administration of the grant funds.
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, through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. The grant is intended to support litter pickup and litter prevention education efforts within Davidson County.
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 TVA Energy Right Business & Industry Incentives Program, in partnership with Nashville Electric Services, to the Metropolitan Government through the General Services Department. The grant aims to support businesses in saving money and energy by installing energy-saving equipment.
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 previous CBID budgets. The legislation outlines the council's approval process and final adoption of the budget for the district.
A resolution approving an application for a Summer Food Service Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, for the Kirkpatrick Community Center to provide food assistance to school-age children during the months of June and July.
This resolution approves an application for a Summer Food Service Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services. The grant would allow the Metro Parks and Recreation Department to provide food assistance to school-age children at the Kirkpatrick Community Center during June and July. The resolution aims to support food security for children during the summer months.
A resolution reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.
This resolution reduces the local sales tax rate applied to the sale of groceries in Nashville. The measure was introduced to the Budget and Finance Committee and subsequently passed by the Metropolitan Council. The intent is to lower the cost of groceries for consumers by decreasing the local sales tax burden.