Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County-Finance

Operating Budget by Department

Highlights & Results

The attack on America has led to a renewed emphasis on what is now referred to as Homeland Security. The Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management has begun a multi-year strategic plan for improving Metro's homeland security posture.
The Fire Department decreased response times of advanced life support Emergency Medical Services an average of 25% from the prior year.
Metro Public Health programs resulted in the decline of Syphilis cases from 210 (1998) to 77 (2001).
The Police Department efforts resulted in a significant reduction in the overall crime rate as demonstrated by the lowest number of homicides since 1990; the lowest number of reported rapes since 1986; and, the lowest probability of being a victim of aggravated assault since 1992.

Plans for Next Year

Office of Emergency Management plans to continue to improve homeland security measures and align Metro’s activities with national priorities.
The Fire Department will continue improvements to service delivery by executing additional elements of the Emergency Medical Services Master Plan.
The Metro Public Health Department will have an increased capacity to respond more effectively to emergencies through enhanced community surveillance and the recommendation of additional resources devoted to bio-terrorism preparedness