RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-1203

A Resolution requesting the Mayor and the Director of Codes Administration to request that the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly introduce and adopt legislation providing for constructive notice for enforcement of the Metro Property Standards Code.

WHEREAS, it appears that the notice provisions contained in Section 16.24.170 are not adequate to allow the Department of Codes Administration to enforce the provisions of the Property Standards Code (Chapter 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. The Metropolitan County Council hereby requests the Mayor and the Director of Codes Administration to request that the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly introduce and adopt legislation providing for constructive notice for enforcement of the Metro Property Standards Code.

SECTION 2. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Mayor and the Director of Codes Administration.

SECTION 3. The Mayor and the Director of Codes Administration are further requested to inform the Metropolitan Council of the feasibility and/or the actions taken in compliance with the request contained in Section 1 hereof, not later than sixty (60) days after the adoption of this Resolution.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Bruce Stanley, Tony Derryberry