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Matt Purvis, council liaison for the department, and Justin Cole, transportation planner for NDOT, confirmed the funding is a federal earmark of $3,000,000 that requires a 20% local match. Purvis said Metro had already begun planning work using local capital spending plan dollars so the city could meet matching obligations and preserve the earmark. “If we kick it anymore the feds will most likely remote take their money back,” Purvis said, urging the committee to proceed in order to avoid losing the earmarked funds.

Cole explained the PEL study is a planning phase that evaluates alternatives and sets the project up for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review, design and potential construction. Councilmembers emphasized community engagement; Purvis and Cole described a community advisory board that had met multiple times and a series of outreach events. Councilmember Evan Siegel clarified that the requirement to consider a cap is part of the review but does not limit the study to only that option.

The committee approved the intergovernmental agreement by voice vote. The study will evaluate a series of alternatives with community participation and allow Metro to begin obligating the federal funds and drawing down the earmark.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","09/02/25 Metropolitan Council Committee: Budget & Finance","oneSentenceSummary","Committee approved an intergovernmental agreement to obligate a $3 million federal earmark for a Jefferson Street corridor planning and environmental linkages study, with a required 20% local match.","taxTitle","Budget & Finance Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69310,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476556,"Committee accepts EPA grant for air monitoring; city to provide large local match",177,336000,513000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5723940-a5e4774e77e03ae4b5e6f06fb06d85ae&start=336&end=513","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5723940-a5e4774e77e03ae4b5e6f06fb06d85ae/thumbnail_336000.jpg","/articles/6476556/Tennessee/Committee-accepts-EPA-grant-for-air-monitoring-city-to-provide-large-local-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476556-f01ec9d367613c587168b7cd6eb1c7c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569292&Signature=mYxDj8-ia5SNwtDBcUORGlCegr7XnRFNMeoGbVVHg3BuXYxRrfBCMvx-jADSSouMmkhEkFNcAIdqY-hxbzQH3qAmywJVKlH6gw4kuda093~YydeKcmF0xKxLUS4Jhn3QJW8b-R~FZlVmGDc-cfUPa2xGTylupnRsr3NfWiEWjgv1cybAr4Jo3FtOLY0KBQ6KqcFdy0Zk0r2UDDbv27pq0Noq8iTPbqXOpoBbeZhL3XgaoF4cLAI4wLg8w1rP7cjPKWJzmQw~HNgA0XKgQGuV1SqZQ--3kCY2X7SVWPRxXanN8BbVo-y--Fv-io2khyXkJRuzNyQ3JuqiKLmFP0olyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Council Budget & Finance Committee accepted an air pollution control program support grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Board of Health for ongoing collection of ambient air concentrations of fine particulate matter.

Council discussion clarified funding details. Councilwoman Suarez asked for the record whether the grant award is $100,000 and how much local matching money would be required. A staff member identified in the transcript as “Mr. Sharp” explained the local match over a two‑year period is roughly $700,000; he said the EPA’s grant disbursement will occur over the grant period and estimated the federal disbursement over two years would be about $800,000, while Metro’s local match would be approximately 45% of the total program cost and would fund staff salaries and program operations.

Council then approved the resolution as substituted. The substitute title and language were described in committee as focused on supporting activities to protect air quality so that Nashville achieves its established ambient air standards.","The committee accepted an EPA award to support ongoing collection of ambient fine particulate (PM2.5) data; committee discussion clarified the city will provide substantial local match over a two‑year period.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476562,"Committee backs resolution to create advisory working group on long‑term youth policy",144,187000,331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5723940-a5e4774e77e03ae4b5e6f06fb06d85ae&start=187&end=331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5723940-a5e4774e77e03ae4b5e6f06fb06d85ae/thumbnail_187000.jpg","/articles/6476562/Tennessee/Committee-backs-resolution-to-create-advisory-working-group-on-longterm-youth-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476562-ffed72f0a6cf2cc163cce11ad625f8a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569292&Signature=WyzGiys1Zv73J5Fwhh8FppAp0~kIv7GuJiEoW8Mrzi~OuCTnQ-yfMhGrhc8hedFORIfCI1qXBdDIrzpjjjp-l9x2v5CjW4Tg8Ydj528UONTmyxiglu8u3DjMTCeJ4aLIdU4Lbsfmn0d5QKWfbF5r6mbckmWolDGtJlzXbFG64~a0ca9izWma7X9j7xQSgCGYPyjQBdjDwLmfps~Ddb7nKOv5JLAuf6HxeFp3cBIMb9WWyXX8paVzfc1cEPo9G-J7JI5ou~wmvTDG5NMAAYPJo0UD8qiS8SxiYypa1I3A3SSbDgXhXbCMYGglBzX-6ZSsze4QvjitDRIFQ-8poVR7Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Council Budget & Finance Committee approved a resolution asking Mayor Freddie O’Connell to create an advisory working group to explore a coordinated model for a long‑term, sustainable youth policy and a strategic plan that will extend beyond mayoral administrations.

Councilmember Dreffel moved a substitute to clarify language and align the resolution with existing efforts by the Department of Youth and Family Safety; the substitute was seconded and adopted. Dreffel said the substitute “recognize[s] that there's some progress already in place, with the department of youth safety,” and that the updated language was consistent with the resolution’s original intent.

Councilwoman Allen asked for confirmation that original cosponsors would remain listed on the substitute; staff confirmed the original sponsors would stay on the substitute. The committee then voted by voice to approve the resolution as substituted; the chair announced the motion carries.

The resolution, as read into the record, requests that the mayor form an advisory working group to examine coordinated models supporting long‑term youth policy and to conduct data analysis that transcends single administrations. The record indicates councilmembers and the mayor’s office worked together on the substitute language prior to the vote.","The committee approved a resolution requesting the mayor establish an advisory working group to develop a coordinated, long‑term youth policy and strategic plan that extends beyond mayoral administrations.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476566,"Committee approves consent agenda including nonprofit grants and several liability settlements",336,18000,354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5723940-a5e4774e77e03ae4b5e6f06fb06d85ae&start=18&end=354","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5723940-a5e4774e77e03ae4b5e6f06fb06d85ae/thumbnail_18000.jpg","/articles/6476566/Tennessee/Committee-approves-consent-agenda-including-nonprofit-grants-and-several-liability-settlements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476566-3c1c11a51c1827bb120041329c55a044/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569292&Signature=FTTGFeDPmdtlDWbrX2o2H1ej9~2R21GiSaDdKWDEsVjnZk-tyudkDc7B~~VtdmI~S8HgX0P6pMFvVpA0TUdQAZH7gqzXEpKMup7-7cqfZGYuoDoATh~O2yboei29VmPpURZrbOCkm~4N0u6HgdihZ0LgehKV-KTvJIa7TAwh05suSw-jZZcGX7jGaRDbzskqg5AjQU2Ep15WqKMQlJc5arzDc9nCX1D0WGIKxK-lcUptDVogwJEBVMWh0PoaqfcbYNuMNl4B1pPM~DFIKAwmgRgH8-IV7xNkz0QUBUp8zbY5QGXCVgcEUEP5bYhD~f-DXJIhZLX5AcRL11lgHgc4jQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Council Budget & Finance Committee approved its consent agenda after Councilwoman Suarez asked that one item be removed for separate consideration.

The items approved on consent included an amendment to a University of Nebraska grant for perinatal systems support (Resolution 2025-14-63); an appropriation of $200,000 from the Office of Family Safety for community partnership fund grants (Resolution 2025-14-64); and three legal settlements: $275,000 to Lars and Amber Gardell (Resolution 2025-14-65), and $30,434.50 to the Cincinnati Insurance Company on behalf of Christian Smith (Resolution 2025-14-67). The item originally listed as Resolution 2025-14-68 was pulled from consent for separate discussion and later considered on the floor.

Committee members moved and seconded the motion to approve the remaining consent items. Chair called for a voice vote; members answered “aye,” and the chair announced the motion carries.

Details provided during the consent reading indicated the Gardell and Cincinnati Insurance settlements are to be paid from the Metropolitan Government’s self‑insured liability fund. The University of Nebraska amendment is described as additional funding for expenses to attend the CityMatch conference and to integrate support services into perinatal systems of care; the $200,000 appropriation directs Office of Family Safety dollars to nonprofit organizations selected for community partnership grants. Resolution numbers and sponsoring councilmembers were read into the record at the start of the meeting.

No further action was requested on the items approved on consent; one item (Resolution 2025-14-68) was removed and later heard separately.","The Metropolitan Council committee approved a consent agenda that included grant amendments, a $200,000 nonprofit appropriation and three liability settlements paid from the self‑insured liability fund.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476547,"Committee approves $290,000 settlement in personal‑injury claim tied to repeatedly struck sign",157,973000,1130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5723940-a5e4774e77e03ae4b5e6f06fb06d85ae&start=973&end=1130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5723940-a5e4774e77e03ae4b5e6f06fb06d85ae/thumbnail_973000.jpg","/articles/6476547/Tennessee/Committee-approves-290000-settlement-in-personalinjury-claim-tied-to-repeatedly-struck-sign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476547-3b2e0775cb32ac1d21eeb8039bf84f93/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569292&Signature=Z8OPy2BKFHw-qNQcq81E1HB41JqaHG346GtgRwJkMPo~kLEKHVX0cvR285v9F0v-pKfAT64OC0ZYcMnlzRBgxJWnIkjTgk-~j5ELmcCfqMRAFpDJPM51JfxIsQ5OMNrqplE5q0B1P5YOLrKHPBa-6OO1POQj5CL2-1xUp9FKFxAsL3WWeK6v~ff3QSvgQVsepmrA6dZkvyx3k~0i1s~J50~S0FJHEA48PTJ3JfrRUqgJWq8pckwIgy1Dc4BXYpKaiPD6mw~h52QBLganqKgzniyOcMw4hHEroKcjXLajKMHaNm6Uz4EY-bi629zH23CX-pUg3nETVekedSoutVTkRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Council Budget & Finance Committee approved a resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal‑injury claim of Katia Travesan against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $290,000. The settlement is to be paid from the city’s self‑insured liability fund.

Councilwoman Swara pulled the item from consent and asked why the same sign had been the source of three claims in a short period. Matt Purvis (council liaison) said staff was investigating why the sign kept being struck and that two earlier hits were repaired quickly. Christopher Lackey of the Metropolitan Department of Law told the committee the sign “has been moved since this occurred” and that, in general, the department verifies a hazard has been resolved before bringing settlements to the council.

Purvis and legal staff said the third incident was not timely reported to the appropriate Metro sections, which contributed to the circumstance leading to the claim. After discussion the committee approved the settlement by voice vote.

The transcript records repeated references to multiple incidents involving the same sign (incidents in March, April, July and August were mentioned) but did not provide specific incident dates or the exact sequence of repairs; those details were described as under investigation by staff.","The committee approved a $290,000 settlement to resolve a personal‑injury claim by Katia Travesan; councilmembers questioned why the same sign had been struck multiple times and staff said the sign has since been moved.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves IGA to obligate $3 million federal earmark for Jefferson Street corridor planning

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Committee backs resolution to create advisory working group on long‑term youth policy

Committee approves consent agenda including nonprofit grants and several liability settlements

Committee approves $290,000 settlement in personal‑injury claim tied to repeatedly struck sign