On the agenda: Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners Meeting — data center (Sep 10)

Board of Commissioners
September 10, 2026

6:30 PM

City Hall - Massie Chambers

Agenda:

1.

Call to order by the Mayor
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance

2.

Roll call by the Recorder.

3.

Approval of minutes.
a.

Reading of the August 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners
by the Recorder for approval or correction.

4.

Comments from citizens.

5.

Comments of the City Manager and staff.

6.

Reports and comments from committees, members of the Board of Commissioners and
other officers.

7.

Consent agenda items.

8.

Unfinished Business.
a.

Consider Ordinance 26-1151, an ordinance of the City of Goodlettsville,
Tennessee, Board of Commissioners establishing a participation fee for
individuals participating in athletic programs conducted in parks and facilities
owned by the City of Goodlettsville and establishing an additional non-resident
privilege fee for individuals residing outside the corporate limits of the City of
Goodlettsville. SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING

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9.

b.

Consider Ordinance 26-1152, an ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the
City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, adopting the official logo of the City of
Goodlettsville, establishing standards for its use, and protecting the City's official
visual identity. SECOND READING

c.

Consider Ordinance 26-1153, an ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the
City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, amending Ordinance No. 17-911 to correct
certain scrivener's errors by revising the referenced Municipal Code Title and
Chapter to Title 20, Chapter 5, and providing an effective date.
SECOND READING

d.

Consider Ordinance 26-1154, an ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the
City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, establishing a temporary eighteen (18) month
moratorium on the acceptance, review, approval, and issuance of site plan
approvals, building permits, and other development approvals for new data
center facilities within the City of Goodlettsville to allow the city sufficient time
to study, develop, and adopt appropriate land use, zoning, development,
infrastructure, and operational regulations governing such facilities.
SECOND READING

New Business.
a.

Consider Ordinance 26-1155, an ordinance to amend the Goodlettsville
Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 212 Item (6) by deleting it and
replacing it with a new Item (6) and to amend Section 219 by deleting Section
219 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 219 entitled Event Venue
Classification. FIRST READING

b.

Consider Ordinance 26-1156, an ordinance of the City of Goodlettsville,
Tennessee, amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, passed by Ordinance
#26-1142. FIRST READING

c.

Consider Resolution 26-1352, a resolution of the City of Goodlettsville Board of
Commissioners authorizing the submission of a Creative Aging Tennessee IV
Grant application through the State of Tennessee Arts Commission for the
purpose of recreation programming and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents associated with said grant.

d.

Consider Resolution 26-1353, a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the
City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, recognizing the week of September 17-23 as
Constitution Week.

e.

Consider Resolution 26-1354, a resolution of the City of Goodlettsville,
Tennessee, Board of Commissioners authorizing the grant of an easement to

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Spire Tennessee, Incorporated, over property owned by the City of
Goodlettsville for the purpose of relocating and installing natural gas facilities.
10.

Adjournment.

For more information regarding this agenda, please contact the city recorder by email at:
[email protected]
A government committed to operating with efficiency and integrity in all we do as we strive to
enhance the quality of life for the community we serve.
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www.goodlettsville.gov

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August 13, 2026

Board of Commissioners
6:30 PM

City Hall - Massie Chambers

Minutes:

Present:

Jimmy D. Anderson, Jennifer Duncan, Cisco Gilmore, Rusty Tinnin, and
Jesse Walker.

Absent:

None.

Also Present:

Tim Ellis, Allison Baker, Sarah Jennings, Kimberly Lynn, Julie High, Ken
Reeves, Jack Presley, Jason DeLoach, Mary Laine Hucks, Kaleb McKinnie,
Sean Pfalzer, Russell Freeman and others.

Mayor Rusty Tinnin called the meeting to order. Pastor Carl Albrecht offered prayer and
Mayor Tinnin led the chambers in the pledge of allegiance.
City Recorder Allison Baker called the roll: Mayor Tinnin present, Vice Mayor Duncan present,
Commissioner Anderson present, Commissioner Gilmore present, Commissioner Walker
present.
Consider the minutes of the July 9, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners by
the Recorder for approval or correction. Vote was then taken which resulted in a 5-0 vote to
approve the minutes as written.
Consider Comments from citizens.
Debbie Kipp of 102 Essex Court addressed the board regarding the Copper Valley
Infrastructure Development District that was denied in April. She asked them to reconsider the
Infrastructure Development District and is in favor of it.
Kristen Oaks of 449 Moncrief Avenue addressed the board to reconsider the Infrastructure
Development District and is in favor of it.
Carl Albrecht of 301 Rosehill Drive addressed the board to reconsider the Infrastructure
Development District and is in favor of it.
Michael Miliner of 333 Moncrief Avenue encouraged the board to reconsider the vote on the
Infrastructure Development District and asked them to vote yes.
Doug Mabry of 411 Moss Trail addressed the board regarding speeding on his road, businesses
being run out of homes, multiple codes issues with cars parked and not moving, and not

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feeling safe in his neighborhood.
Richard Pope of 1402 Placid Grove addressed the board in opposition of the new city logo on
police cars as well as a change to the police patch.
John Robertson, President of the Little League Baseball program, addressed the board in
regard to the participation fee increase. He asked if the money they put in could go back into
the park.
Chad Mitchell of 302 Moncrief addressed the board to reconsider the Infrastructure
Development District and is in favor of it.
Tara Bradshaw at 524 Moncrief addressed the board in favor of the board reconsidering the
Infrastructure Development District for road improvements.
Comments of the City Manager and staff.
City Manager Tim Ellis stated Memorandum 26-012 was at their desk to serve as official
notification of funds transferred from one department to another as a part of the Fiscal Year
2026 budget and in accordance with the authority granted to the City Manager by Ordinance
25-1112. This is the public notice that must be given and is included in the memorandum.
He announced the Arts, Antiques & Music Festival to be held on Saturday, September 12th on
the grounds of City Hall from 10am-4pm. The next Board of Commissioners meeting will have
to have a study session based upon previous action taken in regard to Pleasant Green Pool.
Consider Reports and comments from committees, members of the Board of Commissioners
and other officers.
Commissioner Walker shared he was able to see the new exhibit at the Visitor's Center with
over 40 years of Goodlettsville history and hoped everyone could go see it.
Consider Consent agenda items.
City Manager Ellis read the consent agenda items by caption.
Ordinance 26-1152, an ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville,
Tennessee, adopting the official logo of the City of Goodlettsville, establishing standards for its
use, and protecting the City's official visual identity, first reading.
Ordinance 26-1153, an ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville,
Tennessee, amending Ordinance No. 17-911 to correct certain scrivener's errors by revising
the referenced Municipal Code Title and Chapter to Title 20, Chapter 5, and providing an
effective date, first reading.
Resolution 26-1344, a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville,

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Tennessee, designating Jack Presley as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
for the City of Goodlettsville.
Resolution 26-1345, a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville,
Tennessee, amending Resolution No. 15-642 to authorize the expansion of collection services
provided by Fox Collections Center for the collection of delinquent fees, costs, fines, charges,
and other amounts owed to the City of Goodlettsville.
Resolution 26-1347, a resolution declaring certain property surplus to the needs of the City of
Goodlettsville and calling for its disposal by online auction or any other reasonable manner.
Resolution 26-1348, a resolution to approve a contract between the City of Goodlettsville,
Tennessee, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the maintenance of certain
State of Tennessee right-of-way.
Resolution 26-1349, a resolution acknowledging an application for a Tourism Marketing Grant
from the State of Tennessee Department of Tourism.
Resolution 26-1351, a resolution approving an agreement for access for live video and
information sharing with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Vice Mayor Duncan made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Anderson
seconded the motion.
Commissioner Gilmore asked about the logo and if police and fire would be keeping their
identity. City Manager Ellis stated there has been no discussion to change the police badge to
the new logo.
Vote was then taken which resulted in a 5-0 vote to approve the consent agenda.

Consider Unfinished Business.
Consider Ordinance 26-1148, an ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Goodlettsville, Tennessee, amending the Goodlettsville Municipal Code, Title 9, Chapter 5,
Section 504, Subsection (D), by deleting Subsection (D) in its entirety and replacing it with a
new Subsection (D) entitled "Hours and Functions of Food Truck Operations", first reading.
City Manager Ellis recommended this be tabled for further work. Commissioner Anderson
made a motion to table Ordinance 26-1148. Commissioner Gilmore seconded the motion.
Commissioner Walker commented that the discussion earlier was helpful. He said he wanted
to make sure we are mindful of the yearlong use of food trucks. Vote was then taken which
resulted in a 5-0 vote to table Ordinance 26-1148.
Consider Ordinance 26-1151, an ordinance fo the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Board of
Commissioners establishing a participation fee for individuals participating in athletic

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programs conducted in parks and facilities owned by the City of Goodlettsville and establishing
an additional non-resident privilege fee for individuals residing outside the corporate limits of
the City of Goodlettsville, first reading. City Manager Ellis made a recommendation to add a
new section: Scholarship for need. City participation fees and non-resident privilege fees are
to be reduced on a prorated basis by a percentage of the league or program's reduction for
participation. The City Manager or their designee is authorized to create a procedure to verify
the league or program scholarship reductions. Commissioner Gilmore made a motion to
consider Ordinance 26-1151. Vice Mayor Duncan seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Duncan
made a motion to amend Ordinance 26-1151 based on the language presented. Commissioner
Anderson seconded the motion. Vote was then taken which resulted in a 5-0 vote to approve
the amendment to Ordinance 26-1151 based on the language presented. Vice Mayor Duncan
made a motion to approve Ordinance 26-1151 as amended. Commissioner Anderson
seconded the motion. Vote was then taken which resulted in a 5-0 vote to approve Ordinance
26-1151 as amended.
Consider New Business.
Consider Ordinance 26-1154, an ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Goodlettsville, Tennessee, establishing a temporary eighteen (18) month moratorium on the
acceptance, review, approval, and issuance of site plan approvals, building permits, and other
development approvals for new data center facilities within the City of Goodlettsville to allow
the city sufficient time to study, develop, and adopt appropriate land use, zoning,
development, infrastructure, and operational regulations governing such facilities, first
reading. Commissioner Anderson made a motion to consider Ordinance 26-1154.
Commissioner Walker seconded the motion. Vote was then taken which resulted in a 5-0 vote
to approve Ordinance 26-1154.
Consider Resolution 26-1346, a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Goodlettsville, Tennessee, approving a Youth Sports Facility Use Agreement for the use of cityowned and city-managed athletic facilities by approved incorporated non-profit organizations
and authorizing the City Manager to execute and administer such agreements. Vice Mayor
Duncan made a motion to consider Resolution 26-1345. Commissioner Anderson seconded
the motion. Commissioner Walker asked if the fee section would be updated as it still states
$25/$45 for resident/non-resident. City Manager Ellis stated yes, and it can only be updated
by Ordinance. Vote was then taken which resulted in a 5-0 vote to approve Resolution 261346.
Consider Resolution 26-1350, a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Goodlettsville, Tennessee, recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month. City Manager Ellis stated Ms. Culbreath is here and has championed this
effort and requested it be considered by this board. Commissioner Walker made a motion to
consider Resolution 26-1350. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Vote was then
taken which resulted in a 5-0 vote to approve Resolution 26-1350.
Mayor Tinnin thanked everyone for coming and stated his personal phone number is on the
city's website and welcomes calls at any time. Commissioner Walker echoed that. All personal
numbers are listed and stated they are very reachable. Vice Mayor Duncan stated she
responds to every email.

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With no further business, Vice Mayor Duncan made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner
Walker seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:33pm with a 5-0
vote.

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance 26-1151
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
An ordinance of the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Board of Commissioners establishing a
participation fee for individuals participating in athletic programs conducted in parks and
facilities owned by the City of Goodlettsville and establishing an additional non-resident privilege
fee for individuals residing outside the corporate limits of the City of Goodlettsville. SECOND
READING & PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 26-1151
ORIGINATOR:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
PRESENTED BY:
Julie High, Assistant City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
A conservative estimate is an additional $100,000.00 in revenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 26-1151.

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-1151
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS ESTABLISHING A PARTICIPATION FEE FOR INDIVIDUALS
PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETIC PROGRAMS CONDUCTED IN PARKS AND FACILITIES
OWNED BY THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE AND ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL NONRESIDENT PRIVILEGE FEE FOR INDIVIDUALS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE.
WHEREAS, the City of Goodlettsville owns and maintains parks, athletic fields, recreational
facilities, and related amenities for the benefit of its residents and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the operation, maintenance, repair, and
improvement of such parks and recreational facilities require substantial expenditures of public
funds; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners further finds that it is appropriate to establish
participation fees to assist in offsetting the costs associated with providing athletic programs and
recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that residents of the City of Goodlettsville
contribute to the support of such facilities through the payment of municipal taxes and fees, and
that it is reasonable to establish an additional privilege fee for individuals residing outside the
corporate limits of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY
OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Participation Fee Established.
A participation fee of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per individual participant, per athletic season,
is hereby established for any person participating in an athletic program conducted, sponsored,
administered, sanctioned, or otherwise authorized for use within parks, athletic fields, recreational
facilities, or other recreational properties owned by the City of Goodlettsville.
SECTION 2. Non-Resident Privilege Fee Established.
In addition to the participation fee established herein, any individual participant whose primary
residence is located outside the corporate limits of the City of Goodlettsville shall pay a nonresident privilege fee of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per participant, per athletic season. This
fee shall be in addition to the participation fee established in Section 1 and shall be paid by the
participant and collected by the organization administering the athletic program in accordance
with procedures established by the City.
SECTION 3. Falsification of Residency Status
Any person who is determined to have knowingly falsified their permanent residential address, or
who knowingly utilizes the address of another person who is not the participant, or the parent or
legal guardian of the participant, for the purpose of obtaining resident status, resident fees, or
other residency-based benefits associated with a City of Goodlettsville recreational or athletic
program, shall be suspended from participation in the applicable registered program until such

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time as the individual pays a Non-Resident Privilege Fee Penalty of One Hundred Dollars
($100.00).
If a second occurrence of falsification of residency status is determined to have occurred within
the five (5) years from the date of the original violation, the participant shall be prohibited from
registering for or participating in any recreational or athletic program utilizing City of Goodlettsvilleowned or City-managed facilities for a period of two (2) years from the date of determination of
the second violation.
The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, shall establish procedures for verifying
residency and determining violations under this Section. Nothing herein shall prohibit the City
from pursuing any additional remedies available under applicable law.
SECTION 4. Collection of Fees.
The participation fee and any applicable non-resident privilege fee shall be collected prior to the
participant's involvement in the athletic program. The City Manager or his/her designee is
authorized to establish administrative procedures for the collection, verification, and enforcement
of such fees.
Failure of any organization utilizing parks, athletic fields, recreational facilities, or other
recreational properties owned by the City of Goodlettsville to collect and remit such fees in
accordance with established procedures shall constitute grounds for the immediate termination
of the Youth Sports Agreement (YSA) or any successor agreement, permit, license, or
authorization allowing the organization to conduct athletic programs on City-owned property.
SECTION 5. Applicability.
The fees established herein shall apply to all athletic programs conducted on or utilizing parks,
athletic fields, recreational facilities, or other recreational properties owned by the City of
Goodlettsville that will occur after January 1, 2027, unless specifically exempted by action of the
Board of Commissioners.
SECTION 6. Fee Adjustments.
The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to amend, modify, increase, decrease, or waive
the fees established herein by subsequent ordinance or resolution as permitted by law.
SECTION 7. Scholarship for Need.
City participation fees and non-resident privilege fees are to be reduced on a prorated basis by a
percentage of the league or program’s reduction for participation.
The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to create a procedure to verify the league or
program’s scholarship reductions.
SECTION 8. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

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SECTION 9. Repealer.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
SECTION 10. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after final passage, as the public welfare requiring
it.
_________________________
MAYOR RUSTY TINNIN

Passed First Reading: August 13, 2026
Passed Second Reading:

_________________________
CITY RECORDER
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
_________________________
CITY ATTORNEY

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance 26-1152
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
An ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, adopting
the official logo of the City of Goodlettsville, establishing standards for its use, and protecting the
City’s visual identity. SECOND READING
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 26-1152
ORIGINATOR:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
PRESENTED BY:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 26-1152.

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-1152
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL LOGO OF THE CITY OF
GOODLETTSVILLE, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR ITS USE, AND PROTECTING THE
CITY'S OFFICIAL VISUAL IDENTITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Goodlettsville desires to establish and adopt a single official logo that
accurately represents the identity, professionalism, and image of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the official logo serves as an important symbol
of the municipal government and should be used consistently in official communications,
publications, facilities, vehicles, uniforms, signage, digital media, and other governmental
functions; and
WHEREAS, the Board further finds that unrestricted or unauthorized use of the City's official logo
may create confusion as to official City sponsorship or endorsement, diminish the integrity of the
City's visual identity, or mislead the public; and
WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City of Goodlettsville to formally adopt the City's official
logo and establish standards governing its use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY
OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Adoption of the Official City Logo.
The graphic image identified as Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, including all shapes, sizes, configurations and colors, is hereby adopted as the official
logo of the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
The official logo shall serve as the City's primary visual identifier for governmental purposes.
SECTION 2. Official Use.
The official logo shall be used solely for official governmental purposes, including but not limited
to:
a. Official correspondence;
b. City vehicles and equipment;
c. Uniforms and employee identification;
d. Departmental publications;
e. Official City websites and electronic communications;
f. Social media accounts maintained by the City;
g. Buildings, parks, facilities, and signage;
h. Promotional materials authorized by the City;
i. Public education materials;
j. Official reports, resolutions, ordinances, and other governmental documents; and
k. Any other use approved by the City Manager consistent with this Ordinance.

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SECTION 3. Unauthorized Use Prohibited.
Except as expressly authorized herein, no individual, business, corporation, organization, political
committee or entity, governmental entity, nonprofit entity, person, or other entity, shall
reproduce, display, distribute, modify, sell, license, or otherwise use the official logo of the City of
Goodlettsville without prior written authorization from the City Manager.
Unauthorized use includes, but is not limited to:
a. Commercial advertising;
b. Merchandise offered for sale;
c. Political campaigns or endorsements;
d. Private organizational branding;
e. Fundraising activities;
f. Any use that implies sponsorship, endorsement, or approval by the City when none exists; and
g. Alteration, distortion, recoloring, or modification of the logo without authorization.
SECTION 4. Limited Authorization.
The City Manager may authorize limited use of the official logo when such use:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Promotes the interests of the City;
Supports civic, educational, charitable, or governmental purposes;
Is consistent with the City's branding standards; and
Does not imply an endorsement of any private business, political candidate, product, or
organization.

Such authorization shall be in writing and may include conditions governing the use of the logo.
SECTION 5. Existing Departmental Marks.
Nothing herein shall prohibit departments from using officially approved badges, seals, patches,
insignias, or emblems that are unique to their governmental function, provided such use has been
approved by the City Manager.
SECTION 6. Official Seal Unaffected.
Nothing contained herein shall supersede or replace the official corporate seal of the City of
Goodlettsville, which shall continue to be used whenever required by law or official governmental
action.
SECTION 7. Administration.
The City Manager shall have the sole authority to:
a. Develop and maintain branding standards;
b. Establish graphic specifications;
c. Determine acceptable color variations and reproduction standards;

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d. Approve or deny requests for authorized use;
e. Enforce the provisions of this Ordinance; and
f. Adopt administrative procedures necessary to implement this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Enforcement.
The City may pursue any remedy authorized by law to prevent or terminate unauthorized use of
its official logo, including injunctive relief, recovery of damages where applicable, and any other
legal or equitable remedies available under Tennessee law.
SECTION 9. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 10. Repeal.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
SECTION 11. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after final passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed First Reading:
MAYOR RUSTY TINNIN
Passed Second Reading:
CITY RECORDER

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
CITY ATTORNEY

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Exhibit A

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance 26-1153
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
An ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, amending
Ordinance No. 17-911 to correct certain scrivener’s errors by revising the referenced Municipal
Code Title and Chapter to Title 20, Chapter 5, and providing an effective date. SECOND
READING
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 26-1153
ORIGINATOR:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
PRESENTED BY:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 26-1153.

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-1153
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE,
TENNESSEE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17-911 TO CORRECT CERTAIN SCRIVENER'S
ERRORS BY REVISING THE REFERENCED MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE AND CHAPTER TO TITLE
20, CHAPTER 5, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville adopted Ordinance No. 17-911 on January
11, 2018; and
WHEREAS, following its adoption, it has been determined that Ordinance No. 17-911 contains incorrect
references to the Goodlettsville Municipal Code Title and Chapter due to clerical and scrivener's errors; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the intent of Ordinance No. 17-911 was to amend and
reference Title 20, Chapter 5 of the Goodlettsville Municipal Code, and that the references contained in the
ordinance should be corrected to accurately reflect that intent; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners further finds that these corrections are administrative in nature and do
not alter the substantive provisions, intent, or effect of Ordinance No. 17-911.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, THAT:
SECTION 1. Wherever Ordinance No. 17-911 references an incorrect Title and/or Chapter of the Goodlettsville
Municipal Code, such references are hereby amended and corrected to read:
Title 20, Chapter 5
SECTION 2. It is the express intent of the Board of Commissioners that this Ordinance correct only clerical,
typographical, and scrivener's errors contained in Ordinance No. 17-911. Except as expressly amended herein, all
other provisions of Ordinance No. 17-911 shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. The City Recorder is hereby authorized and directed to incorporate these corrections into the official
Goodlettsville Municipal Code and all official copies of Ordinance No. 17-911 maintained by the City.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after final passage, the public welfare requiring it.
_________________________
MAYOR RUSTY TINNIN

Passed First Reading:
Passed Second Reading:

CITY RECORDER
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
_________________________
CITY ATTORNEY

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance 26-1154
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
An ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee,
establishing a temporary eighteen (18) month moratorium on the acceptance, review, approval,
and issuance of site plan approvals, building permits, and other development approvals for new
data center facilities within the City of Goodlettsville to allow the city sufficient time to study,
develop, and adopt appropriate land use, zoning, development, infrastructure, and operational
regulations governing such facilities. SECOND READING
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 26-1154
ORIGINATOR:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
PRESENTED BY:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 26-1154.

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-1154
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY EIGHTEEN (18)
MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE, REVIEW, APPROVAL, AND
ISSUANCE OF SITE PLAN APPROVALS, BUILDING PERMITS, AND OTHER
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR NEW DATA CENTER FACILITIES WITHIN THE
CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE TO ALLOW THE CITY SUFFICIENT TIME TO STUDY,
DEVELOP, AND ADOPT APPROPRIATE LAND USE, ZONING, DEVELOPMENT,
INFRASTRUCTURE, AND OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING SUCH
FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville is vested with the
authority to adopt zoning regulations and land use controls pursuant to the laws of the State of
Tennessee and the City's Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners finds that the rapid growth of large-scale data center
developments throughout the United States has introduced unique land use, infrastructure, utility,
environmental, public safety, and economic development issues not previously contemplated by
the City's Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Data center facilities may require significant electrical capacity, water resources,
backup power generation, telecommunications infrastructure, specialized cooling systems, and
other improvements that may substantially impact municipal infrastructure, public utilities,
emergency services, transportation systems, and neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, The City's existing Zoning Ordinance does not specifically define, classify, regulate,
or establish development standards for data center facilities; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners finds that it is in the best interests of the health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens of Goodlettsville to conduct a comprehensive review of the appropriate
zoning classifications, permitted locations, buffering requirements, design standards, utility
impacts, environmental considerations, noise standards, emergency power generation,
sustainability measures, and other regulations applicable to such facilities; and
WHEREAS, Approval of one or more data center developments prior to completion of such
review could result in development inconsistent with the City's long-range planning objectives and
could impair the City's ability to adopt effective regulations in the future; and
WHEREAS, The Board finds that a temporary moratorium is necessary to preserve the status quo
while the City conducts the necessary planning, technical review, public input, and legislative
consideration.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to temporarily suspend the acceptance,
review, processing, approval, and issuance of development approvals for new data center facilities
while the City evaluates and adopts comprehensive regulations governing such developments.
SECTION 2. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance, a "Data Center" shall mean any
building or group of buildings designed or constructed primarily for housing computer systems,
cloud computing infrastructure, servers, data storage equipment, network equipment, artificial
intelligence computing systems, cryptocurrency mining operations, or other digital information
processing equipment, together with associated cooling systems, electrical substations, backup
generators, fuel storage, telecommunications equipment, and related infrastructure.
SECTION 3. Moratorium Established.
Effective upon final passage of this Ordinance, there is hereby imposed a temporary moratorium
on:
A. Acceptance of applications;
B. Review of applications;
C. Site Plan approvals;
D. Planned Unit Development approvals involving data centers;
E. Building permits;
F. Grading permits;
G. Land disturbance permits; and
H. Any other permit, approval, certificate, or authorization necessary for the construction
or establishment of a new data center facility within the City of Goodlettsville.
No City department, board, commission, employee, or official shall accept, process, review,
approve, or issue any such approval during the effective period of this moratorium.
SECTION 4. Existing Approvals.
This Ordinance shall not apply to:
1. Any data center for which a final site plan has received all required approvals and a valid
building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
2. Routine maintenance, repair, or renovation of an existing lawful facility that does not
substantially increase the size, intensity, or capacity of the existing operation.

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SECTION 5. Duration. This moratorium shall remain in effect for eighteen (18) months from the
effective date of this Ordinance unless earlier repealed or modified by the Board of
Commissioners.
The Board may terminate the moratorium earlier upon adoption of amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance establishing appropriate regulations governing data center development.
SECTION 6. Planning Study. During the moratorium period, the City Manager, Planning
Department, Planning Commission, City Engineer, Fire Department, Public Works Department,
Utility providers, and other appropriate agencies shall evaluate and make recommendations
concerning:
A. Appropriate zoning districts;
B. Conditional use requirements;
C. Minimum site area;
D. Building height limitations;
E. Lot coverage limitations;
F. Architectural standards;
G. Landscaping and buffering;
H. Noise limitations;
I. Emergency generator operation;
J. Electrical infrastructure requirements;
K. Water usage and conservation;
L. Stormwater impacts;
M. Transportation impacts;
N. Emergency response planning;
O. Sustainability measures;
P. Environmental impacts;
Q. Economic development considerations;
R. Public utility capacity;
S. Artificial intelligence computing facilities; and
T. Any additional standards deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare.
SECTION 7. Severability. Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or provision of this
Ordinance be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.

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SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after final passage,
as the public welfare requiring it.
_________________________
MAYOR RUSTY TINNIN

Passed First Reading:
Passed Second Reading:

_________________________
CITY RECORDER
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
_________________________
CITY ATTORNEY

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance 26-1155
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
An ordinance to amend the Goodlettsville Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 212 Item
(6) by deleting it and replacing it with a new Item (6) and to amend Section 219 by deleting
Section 219 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 219 entitled Event Venue
Classification. FIRST READING
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 26-1155
ORIGINATOR:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
PRESENTED BY:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 26-1155.

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ORDINANCE 26-1155
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GOODLETTSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 8,
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 212 ITEM (6) BY DELETING IT AND REPLACING IT WITH A
NEW ITEM (6) AND TO AMEND SECTION 219 BY DELETING SECTION 219 IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 219 ENTITLED EVENT
VENUE CLASSIFICATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Goodlettsville has determined that there needs to be certain amendments
to its municipal code as it relates to beer permits, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville has determined it will be
in its best interest to make said changes defining “event venues”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, THAT TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2,
SECTION 212 ITEM (6) BE AMENDED BY DELETING ITEM (6) AND REPLACING IT
AS FOLLOWS:
Sec.-212. – On-premises consumption permits defined.
Item (6) Event Venue.
AND THAT TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 219 OF THE GOODLETTSVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED BY DELETING SECTION 219 IN ITS ENTIRETY
AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 219 ENTITLED EVENT VENUE
CLASSIFICATION AS FOLLOWS:
Sec. 8-219. – Event venue classification.
A commercial space that allows on-premises consumption inside a building or
designated area within a building rented or used to host gatherings to include, but
not limited to parties, wedding events, concerts, banquets, conferences, reunions,
presentations, and all other meetings of persons for lawful purposes.
THIS ORDINANCE IS EFFECTIVE FIFTEEN DAYS PAST FINAL PASSAGE, THE
WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE REQUIRING IT.
____________________________________
MAYOR RUSTY TINNIN

Passed First Reading:
Passed Second Reading:

____________________________________
CITY RECORDER
Approved as to Legality and Form:
____________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance 26-1156
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
An ordinance of the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
budget, passed by Ordinance #26-1142. FIRST READING
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 26-1156
ORIGINATOR:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
PRESENTED BY:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
This is for the following:

1. Cost of repair for 1 car ($12,231)
2. Cost of 1 car replacement ALREADY ORDERED. ($57,000)
3. Cost of 1 additional car replacement ($57,000)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 26-1156.

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ORDINANCE NO. 26-1156
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET, PASSED BY ORDINANCE #26-1142
WHEREAS, the City of Goodlettsville adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget by passage of
Ordinance #26-1142 on June 11, 2026; and
WHEREAS, certain emergency vehicles have been wrecked while in the performance of officers' duties;
and
WHEREAS, the City incurred expenditures related to accidents in which vehicles were both repaired and
also deemed to be total losses; and
WHEREAS, insurance proceeds have been received related to the repair or replacement of said vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Tennessee state constitution, Section 24 of Article II, no public money shall
be expended except pursuant to appropriations made by law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE THAT CHANGES BE MADE TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET AS FOLLOWS:
Police Capital (Increase)
Police Vehicle Maintenance (Increase)
Insurance Proceeds (Increase)
General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance (Decrease)

$ 114,000
$ 12,231
($
($

73,000)
53,231)

THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT FIFTEEN DAYS AFTER ITS FINAL ADOPTION,
THE WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF GOODLETTSVILLE REQUIRING IT.
_________________________
Mayor Rusty Tinnin

Passed first reading:

_________________________
City Recorder
Approved as to form and legality.

Passed second reading:

_________________________
City Attorney

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution 26-1352
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
A resolution of the City of Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners authorizing the submission of
a Creative Aging Tennessee IV Grant application through the State of Tennessee Arts
Commission for the purpose of recreation programming and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents associated with said grant.
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 26-1352
ORIGINATOR:
Sarah, Jennings, Senior Director of Public Services
Jennifer Spillers, Superintendent of Recreation Services
PRESENTED BY:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
We are applying for a $4,000 project to purchase rocking chairs for the Community Center to be
painted by senior artists. There is no match required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-1352.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-1352
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A CREATIVE AGING TENNESSEE IV GRANT
APPLICATION THROUGH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECREATION PROGRAMMING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Goodlettsville recognizes the importance of providing quality recreational, cultural, and
enrichment opportunities for its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Arts Commission offers the Creative Aging Tennessee IV Grant program to support
arts and creative programming opportunities for Tennesseans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Goodlettsville desires to submit an application for a Creative Aging Tennessee IV Grant
through the State of Tennessee Arts Commission for the purpose of providing recreation programming; and
WHEREAS, grant funding would assist the City in expanding and enhancing recreational programming and
providing additional opportunities for community participation and engagement; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that submission of the grant application is in the best interest of
the citizens of the City of Goodlettsville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville,
Tennessee, as follows:
Section 1. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the City of Goodlettsville to submit a Creative Aging
Tennessee IV Grant application through the State of Tennessee Arts Commission for the purpose of providing
recreation programming.
Section 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute and submit the grant application and
all necessary applications, certifications, agreements, amendments, reports, and other documents associated with
the Creative Aging Tennessee IV Grant, subject to applicable City policies and procedures.
Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized to take such administrative actions as may be necessary to
carry out the intent of this Resolution and administer the grant, if awarded.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption, the public welfare requiring it.
________________________
MAYOR RUSTY TINNIN

Adopted: September 10, 2026

_________________________
CITY RECORDER
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
_________________________
CITY ATTORNEY

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution 26-1353
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
A resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee,
recognizing the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week.
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 26-1353
ORIGINATOR:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
PRESENTED BY:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-1353.

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RESOLUTION 26-1353
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1723 AS CONSTITUTION WEEK
WHEREAS, it is the privilege and duty of the American people to commemorate the two
hundred and thirty ninth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of
America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document
and its memorable anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the
President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution
Week; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Goodlettsville, Tennessee, that the week of September 17 through 23 is hereby recognized as
CONSTITUTION WEEK in the City of Goodlettsville, and urge all citizens to study the
Constitution, and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and
responsibilities which that privilege involves.
THIS RESOLUTION IS EFFECTIVE UPONG PASSAGE, THE WELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF GOODLETTSVILLE REQUIRING IT.
Passed: September 10, 2026
MAYOR RUSTY TINNIN
CITY RECORDER
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
CITY ATTORNEY

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SHEET

AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution 26-1354
Exhibit 1 – Spire Easement
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
A resolution of the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Board of Commissioners authorizing the
grant of an easement to Spire Tennessee, Incorporated, over property owned by the City of
Goodlettsville for the purpose of relocating and installing natural gas facilities.
AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 26-1354
ORIGINATOR:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
PRESENTED BY:
Tim Ellis, City Manager
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
Spire Tennessee, Incorporated will pay the City $6,632.00 to go into the Sewer Fund.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-1354.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-1354
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT TO SPIRE
TENNESSEE, INCORPORATED, OVER PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF
GOODLETTSVILLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING AND INSTALLING
NATURAL GAS FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the City of Goodlettsville, Tennessee (the “City”) is the owner of certain real
property located within Davidson County, Tennessee, more particularly described in the easement
documents and legal description associated with the property (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, Spire Tennessee, Incorporated (“Spire”) is a public utility providing natural gas
service to customers within the Middle Tennessee region, including areas within and surrounding
the City of Goodlettsville; and
WHEREAS, Spire has requested that the City grant to Spire a permanent easement and/or
temporary construction easement across a portion of the Property for the purpose of relocating,
installing, constructing, operating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and removing
natural gas pipelines, lines, facilities, appurtenances, and related improvements; and
WHEREAS, the relocation of the existing natural gas facilities is necessary to accommodate
improvements to public infrastructure and/or other public purposes and will facilitate the continued
safe and reliable provision of natural gas utility services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that granting the requested easement is
in the best interest of the City and its residents, provided that the easement is limited to the area
reasonably necessary for the relocation and operation of Spire's natural gas facilities and is subject
to the terms and conditions approved by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to authorize the City Manager to execute the
easement and any related documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Grant of Easement: The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the granting
of an easement to Spire Tennessee, Incorporated, over a portion of real property owned by the City
of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, for the purpose of relocating, installing, constructing, operating,
inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and removing natural gas pipelines, lines, facilities,
equipment, appurtenances, and related improvements.
The easement shall be located within the area shown and legally described in the easement
agreement attached hereto as Exhibit I to and approved by the City.

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Section 2. Purpose of Easement
The easement authorized by this Resolution shall be used solely for purposes associated with the
relocation and continued operation of natural gas facilities and related utility infrastructure.
Spire shall have such rights of access and use of the easement area as are reasonably necessary to
perform construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, replacement, and emergency
response activities associated with its natural gas facilities.

Section 3. Easement Documents
The City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, is hereby authorized to review and approve the
final form and terms of the easement agreement, provided that the final document is substantially
consistent with the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
The City Manager is further authorized to execute the easement agreement, plats, memoranda,
construction documents, releases, and other instruments necessary to carry out the intent of this
Resolution, subject to any requirements imposed by applicable law.

Section 4. Protection of City Property
Spire shall conduct all construction and utility work in a manner that minimizes disruption to City
property and existing public improvements.
Spire shall be responsible for restoring any portion of the Property disturbed by its construction or
utility activities to a condition reasonably acceptable to the City, including restoration of pavement,
landscaping, drainage facilities, grass, sidewalks, or other improvements affected by the work.
Spire shall obtain all permits and approvals required by the City or any other governmental
authority before commencing work within the easement area.

Section 5. Location and Scope
The easement authorized herein shall be limited to the area reasonably necessary for the relocation
and operation of Spire's natural gas facilities.
Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed as conveying fee simple title to any portion of the
Property. The City shall retain ownership of the Property, subject only to the rights expressly
granted in the easement agreement.

Section 6. Consideration
The easement shall be granted for such consideration as may be established in the final easement
agreement and approved by the City Manager, consistent with applicable law and the authorization
granted by the Board of Commissioners.

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Section 7. Indemnification and Insurance
To the extent provided in the final easement agreement and permitted by applicable law, Spire
shall be responsible for damages, claims, costs, or liabilities arising from its construction,
installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of natural gas facilities within the
easement area.
Spire shall maintain insurance coverage in amounts and types reasonably acceptable to the City
for work performed on City property.

Section 8. Compliance with Law
Spire shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances,
permit requirements, and safety standards applicable to the installation, relocation, operation, and
maintenance of its natural gas facilities.

Section 9. Further Authorization
The City Manager, City Attorney, City Recorder, and other appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to take all actions and execute all documents reasonably necessary to
implement the intent of this Resolution.

Section 10. Effective Date
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by the Board of
Commissioners, the public welfare requiring it.
RESOLVED this _____ day of ____________________, 2026.
CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
______________________________________
Mayor Rusty Tinnin
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Recorder
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
City Attorney

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EASEMENT
Prepared by: David Abernathy, Esquire, 83 Century Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Return Recorded Document To: Percheron LLC, 5601 77 Center Drive, Suite 270, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217

Davidson County, Tennessee

For and in consideration of the sum of Six Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty-Two and
NO/100 Dollars ($6,632.00) and other valuable consideration in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged.
CITY OF GOODLETTSVILLE (Grantor)
105 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072
Grantor is the owner of, or has an interest in, that property situated in the County of Sumner, Tennessee,
as more particularly described in the instrument recorded in Cause Number 95C-3924, Davidson County
Registry,
does hereby grant unto
SPIRE TENNESSEE, INC. (Grantee)
700 Market Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
its successors, assigns, lessees and tenants forever, the right and easement to construct, operate and
maintain a gas distribution system consisting of mains, piping, valves, service connections, appurtenances
and above ground structures along with the right to construct, maintain, alter, inspect, repair, replace,
protect, relocate, change the size of, operate and remove a cathodic protection rectifier or rectifiers,
anodes and cables thereto, and appurtenances for the production of cathodic protection currents therein,
in, under and across the following part of the aforesaid land, namely:
A 0.29 acre strip of land (“Temporary Easement”) in the above parcel as shown on Exhibit A”,
together with the rights to use additional space adjacent to the above-described easement as may be
required during construction and the right of ingress to and egress from the above-described land and
contiguous land owned by Grantor. In exercising its rights of access Grantee shall whenever practical,
use existing roads or lanes.
Grantee, its successors and assigns, will have the right to use and control a line or lines of
natural gas pipe for the circulation and distribution of natural gas for public or private use through the
above-described property for all proper purposes connected with the installation, use, maintenance, and
replacement of the line(s) of natural gas pipe, and with the attachment thereto of the service lines of its
customers. Furthermore, Grantee, its successors and assigns, will have the right to use and control a
cathodic protection rectifier or rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and appurtenances for the
production of cathodic protection currents therein through the above-described property for all proper
purposes connected with the installation, use, maintenance, and replacement of the cathodic protection
rectifier or rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and appurtenances for the production of cathodic
protection currents therein. Grantee has the right and privilege of removing at any time, any or all the
cathodic protection rectifier or rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and appurtenances to produce
cathodic protection currents therein without surrendering its easement rights stated herein.

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Grantee has the right and privilege of removing at any time, any or all the line of natural gas
improvements without surrendering its easement rights stated herein. If the natural gas pipe to which
the service line connection(s) of the undersigned is abandoned, the service line (s) and the connection(s)
may be relocated to another natural gas pipe as directed by Grantee.
Grantors shall have the right to use and enjoy the above-described lands, except as to the
rights herein conveyed. Grantor agrees not to obstruct or interfere with the normal use or maintenance
of such pipeline or lines and any connections to the same along with cathodic protection rectifier or
rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and appurtenances to produce cathodic protection currents therein.
The undersigned also agrees not to erect or cause to be erected any building or structure on said
easement and not place fill in excess of five (5) feet on pipeline(s) or cathodic protection rectifier or
rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and appurtenances for the production of cathodic protection
currents therein, or remove overburden (cover) such that pipeline or cathodic protection rectifier or
rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and appurtenances for the production of cathodic protection
currents therein, does not have at least three (3) feet of remaining cover. Grantee shall also have the
right to clear and keep clear brush, trees, shrubbery, roots and other obstructions which, in Grantee’s
judgment, may interfere with the safe, proper and expeditious laying, construction, maintenance,
alteration, inspection, repair, replacement, protection, relocation, operation and removal of said pipe
line(s), lines and facilities, cathodic protection rectifier or rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and
appurtenances for the production of cathodic protection currents therein or any part thereof, within or
upon the above described land.
Grantor further reserves the right to make other improvements it desires on, over, in or near
the Easement Area and should Grantor’s improvements plan so require, Grantee will remove its gas
distribution system components, cathodic protection rectifier or rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and
appurtenances for the production of cathodic protection currents therein, from the referenced Easement
Area; provided however, that Grantor agrees to provide to Grantee written notice no less than 120
days before commencing work in connection with any such improvements. In connection with any such
improvement, Grantor agrees to provide detailed information regarding such improvements to Grantee
and to cooperate with Grantee to identify an alternate Easement Area owned or controlled by Grantor
and agreeable to both parties with respect to which Grantee would be accorded rights substantially
similar to those contemplated herein. In any such instance, the cost of removing and relocating the gas
distribution system components, cathodic protection rectifier or rectifiers, anodes and cables thereto, and
appurtenances to produce cathodic protection currents therein shall be paid by the Grantor if the
removal and relocation is made necessary by the actions of Grantor.
Grantor warrants and will defend the title to said easement during its existence with the
Grantee for its use and benefit against all parties whatsoever.
Grantee accepts this easement with the understanding and on the condition that whenever it
shall make any excavations in the above-described property the Grantee will properly backfill all
excavations and shall restore the ground as nearly as practicable to its former condition.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said City of Goodlettsville, has caused these presents to be signed by its
_____________________ the day and year first above written.

Name: __________________________________
Print Name: ___________________________________
Title: ___________________________________

STATE OF _____________ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ____________ )
On the ______ day of _____________, ______, before me ______________________________,
a notary public in and for said state, appeared ______________________________, who being by me
duly sworn, did say that he/she is ____________________________ of City of Goodlettsville and that
said instrument was signed on behalf of said City of Goodlettsville by authority of its
_____________________________ and the said _________________________________ acknowledged
said instrument to be the free act and deed of said City of Goodlettsville.

My Commission expires: _____________________________
_________________________________________________
Notary Public
_________________________________________________
Printed Name

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I, BRAD MONTGOMERY, CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAT WAS DRAWN UNDER MY SUPERVISION FROM AN ACTUAL
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DRAWN FROM INFORMATION FOUND IN INSTRUMENT CD-00953924 0000000, THAT THE RATIO OF PRECISION IS
1: 10,000; AND THAT THIS MAP WAS COMPLETED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TENNESSEE TCA 62-18-126; THIS
SURVEY IS NOT A "GENERAL PROPERTY SURVEY" AS DEFINED IN TENNESSEE RULE 0820-3-07; THE PURPOSE
OF THIS EXHIBIT IS FOR RIGHT OF WAY OR EASEMENT ACQUISITION ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A
BOUNDARY SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON.

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6. THE OUTER LIMITS OF THE PERMANENT EASEMENT EXTENDS OR SHORTENS TO THE RESPECTIVE TRACT
LINES.

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EDGE OF TRAVELED

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(R/W VARIES) (A

SPIRE TENNESSEE, INC
EASEMENT EXHIBIT

2. AREA BY COORDINATE COMPUTATION METHOD.

5. SURVEY IS BASED ON PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND EXISTING MONUMENTATION FOUND DURING THIS
SURVEY.

SIGN

ADJACENT PARCEL
ROW

OH
G
G

OH
G
G

1. SUBJECT PROPERTY SURVEYED AND MAPPED FOR: DUKE ENERGY / PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS.

4. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANY VALID & ENFORCEABLE EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, & RIGHTS OF WAY.

Y

WATER VALVE
G
FIRE HYDRANT

SUBJECT PARCEL

ROW

6.85'

NOTES

3. ALL DISTANCES ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND DISTANCES IN US SURVEY FEET, BASED UPON THE
TENNESSEE STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, OF THE NORTH AMERICAN DATUM 1983 (NAD83,
REALIZATIONS 2011). THE COMBINED SCALE FACTOR IS 1.00006 BASED ON TDOT CONTROL MONUMENTS:
FILENAME DV001-08.

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INST: CD-00953924 0000000
PIN: 02600006200

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N87°58'50"E 171.87'

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N: 719935.74
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GALLATIN PK N

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INST: DC-20140708 0059778
PIN: 02600017600

SCALE
1" = 20'

VIETNAM VETERANS BLVD (SR-368)
40

1 inch = 40 ft.

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_________________________________

8/13/26

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TCE

EXHIBIT A

CERTIFICATION

SQ. FT.

ACRES

NAD83 (2011)
TNF GROUND

EASEMENT TYPE

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RIGHT OF WAY

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OH
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FENCE LINE G
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G
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WM

OH

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OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL

G

UNGERGROUND GAS LINE
EDGE OF PAVEMENT
ELI PROJECT #: 25-11-3233

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACROSS THE LAND OF

500 GREGSON DRIVE, SUITE 180 · CARY, NC 27511
919-234-1974 · WWW.ELI-LLC.COM · LICENSE # P-1289

REVISIONS: 18.13.2026
UPDATED TCE
DUKE PROJ.#: 58853905
TRACT #: DIST-DAVI-001

2436 GALLATIN PIKE, MADISON
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
DATE: 10/31/2025
DRAWN BY: MTV
CHECK BY: BAM

SCALE: 1" = 40'
DEED: CD-00953924 0000000
PROPERTY ID #: 02600006200

115670_RW_MANSKERCREEK_TCE_R0_122225
1_081326

SPIRE TENNESSEE, INC.
83 CENTURY BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
800-752-7504

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INTERNAL

#

Total Compensation Agreement for Permanent Easement(s),
Temporary Easement(s), and/or Damages (“Agreement”)
Spire Tennessee Inc. ("Spire")
Project Name:
Project Tract #:
Landowner:
Pay to the Order of:
Deliver Check To:

Mansker Creek HDD
DIST-DAVI-001

Project Number:
Consideration:

$6,632

City of Goodlettsville
City of Goodlettsville
City of Goodlettsville
105 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072

% Ownership:

100.00%

Phone:

In consideration of the right(s) of way and/or easement(s) dated _______________, 20___ (collectively, "Easement") granted
by Landowner to Spire, Spire agrees to pay Landowner the following amounts:
PER ACRE FAIR MARKET VALUE ("FMV")

$228,694

Acres

%FMV

PERMANENT (G662)
Pipeline Easement Area
Perm. Access Easement Area
USSE Area
Testing and Operations
Easement Area

$0
$0
$0
$0

PERMANENT TOTAL
TEMPORARY (G663)
TCE Area
Temp. Access Easement Area
Right of Entry
Option Agreement

$0
Acres
0.029

%FMV
10%

$6,632
$0
$0
$0

TEMPORARY TOTAL
CROP DAMAGES (G656)

$6,632
Type

Acres

Yield per Acre Price per Yield Unit

Crops
Timber

$0
$0

CROP DAMAGE TOTAL

$0

OTHER DAMAGES (G656)

Detailed Description of
Damages

OTHER DAMAGES TOTAL

$0

GRAND TOTAL

$6,632

Landowner agrees that this Agreement is and shall remain confidential, and Landowner agrees not to disclose the Agremeent
or its terms to any person or entity other than as required by law or as necessary in conjunction with a tax return or other
filings with a governmental body. Landowner agrees the amounts paid pursuant to this Agreement shall constitute full and
final payment for the Easement and any damages described above. Any damages not listed above will be addressed pursuant
to the terms of the Easement. Landowner understands that trees, shrubs, crops and other landscaping Spire removes from
the Easement Areas will not be restored or replaced upon completion of its activities on Landowner's property. This
Agreement shall be governed by State law.
Landowner:

Date:
(SIGN)
(PRINT)
(SIGN)
(PRINT)

Land Agent:
(SIGN)
Wanda N. Phillips, Sr. ROW
Agent

(PRINT)

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W-9

Form
(Rev. March 2024)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Request for Taxpayer
Identification Number and Certification

Give form to the
requester. Do not
send to the IRS.

Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information.

Before you begin. For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9, see Purpose of Form, below.
1

Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity, enter the owner’s name on line 1, and enter the business/disregarded
entity’s name on line 2.)

City of Goodlettsville

Print or type.
See Specific Instructions on page 3.

2

Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above.

3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check
only one of the following seven boxes.
Individual/sole proprietor

C corporation

S corporation

Partnership

4 Exemptions (codes apply only to
certain entities, not individuals;
see instructions on page 3):

Trust/estate

Exempt payee code (if any)

LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership)
. . . .
Note: Check the “LLC” box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax
classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate
box for the tax classification of its owner.

Exemption from Foreign Account Tax
Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting
code (if any)

Other (see instructions)
3b If on line 3a you checked “Partnership” or “Trust/estate,” or checked “LLC” and entered “P” as its tax classification,
and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate in which you have an ownership interest, check
this box if you have any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. See instructions . . . . . . . . .
5

Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.). See instructions.

(Applies to accounts maintained
outside the United States.)

Requester’s name and address (optional)

105 South Main Street
6

City, state, and ZIP code

Goodlettsville, TN 37072
7

Part I

List account number(s) here (optional)

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid
backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a
resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other
entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a
TIN, later.
Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and
Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter.

Part II

Social security number

–

–

or
Employer identification number

–

Certification

Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:
1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and
2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am
no longer subject to backup withholding; and
3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and
4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.
Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding
because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid,
acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and, generally, payments
other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions for Part II, later.

Sign
Here

Signature of
U.S. person

Date

General Instructions
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise
noted.
Future developments. For the latest information about developments
related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted
after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9.

What’s New
Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes
this line. An LLC that is a disregarded entity should check the
appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Otherwise, it
should check the “LLC” box and enter its appropriate tax classification.
Cat. No. 10231X

New line 3b has been added to this form. A flow-through entity is
required to complete this line to indicate that it has direct or indirect
foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries when it provides the Form W-9
to another flow-through entity in which it has an ownership interest. This
change is intended to provide a flow-through entity with information
regarding the status of its indirect foreign partners, owners, or
beneficiaries, so that it can satisfy any applicable reporting
requirements. For example, a partnership that has any indirect foreign
partners may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3. See the
Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065).

Purpose of Form
An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an
information return with the IRS is giving you this form because they
Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)

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must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN), which
may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer
identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number
(ATIN), or employer identification number (EIN), to report on an
information return the amount paid to you, or other amount reportable
on an information return. Examples of information returns include, but
are not limited to, the following.
• Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid).
• Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual
funds).
• Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross
proceeds).
• Form 1099-NEC (nonemployee compensation).
• Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other
transactions by brokers).
• Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions).
• Form 1099-K (merchant card and third-party network transactions).
• Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest),
and 1098-T (tuition).
• Form 1099-C (canceled debt).
• Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property).
Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident
alien), to provide your correct TIN.
Caution: If you don’t return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you
might be subject to backup withholding. See What is backup
withholding, later.
By signing the filled-out form, you:
1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a
number to be issued);
2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding; or
3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt
payee; and
4. Certify to your non-foreign status for purposes of withholding under
chapter 3 or 4 of the Code (if applicable); and
5. Certify that FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating
that you are exempt from the FATCA reporting is correct. See What Is
FATCA Reporting, later, for further information.
Note: If you are a U.S. person and a requester gives you a form other
than Form W-9 to request your TIN, you must use the requester’s form if
it is substantially similar to this Form W-9.
Definition of a U.S. person. For federal tax purposes, you are
considered a U.S. person if you are:
• An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien;
• A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or
organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States;
• An estate (other than a foreign estate); or
• A domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section 301.7701-7).
Establishing U.S. status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4
withholding. Payments made to foreign persons, including certain
distributions, allocations of income, or transfers of sales proceeds, may
be subject to withholding under chapter 3 or chapter 4 of the Code
(sections 1441–1474). Under those rules, if a Form W-9 or other
certification of non-foreign status has not been received, a withholding
agent, transferee, or partnership (payor) generally applies presumption
rules that may require the payor to withhold applicable tax from the
recipient, owner, transferor, or partner (payee). See Pub. 515,
Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities.
The following persons must provide Form W-9 to the payor for
purposes of establishing its non-foreign status.
• In the case of a disregarded entity with a U.S. owner, the U.S. owner
of the disregarded entity and not the disregarded entity.
• In the case of a grantor trust with a U.S. grantor or other U.S. owner,
generally, the U.S. grantor or other U.S. owner of the grantor trust and
not the grantor trust.
• In the case of a U.S. trust (other than a grantor trust), the U.S. trust
and not the beneficiaries of the trust.
See Pub. 515 for more information on providing a Form W-9 or a
certification of non-foreign status to avoid withholding.

Foreign person. If you are a foreign person or the U.S. branch of a
foreign bank that has elected to be treated as a U.S. person (under
Regulations section 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv) or other applicable section for
chapter 3 or 4 purposes), do not use Form W-9. Instead, use the
appropriate Form W-8 or Form 8233 (see Pub. 515). If you are a
qualified foreign pension fund under Regulations section 1.897(l)-1(d), or
a partnership that is wholly owned by qualified foreign pension funds,
that is treated as a non-foreign person for purposes of section 1445
withholding, do not use Form W-9. Instead, use Form W-8EXP (or other
certification of non-foreign status).
Nonresident alien who becomes a resident alien. Generally, only a
nonresident alien individual may use the terms of a tax treaty to reduce
or eliminate U.S. tax on certain types of income. However, most tax
treaties contain a provision known as a saving clause. Exceptions
specified in the saving clause may permit an exemption from tax to
continue for certain types of income even after the payee has otherwise
become a U.S. resident alien for tax purposes.
If you are a U.S. resident alien who is relying on an exception
contained in the saving clause of a tax treaty to claim an exemption
from U.S. tax on certain types of income, you must attach a statement
to Form W-9 that specifies the following five items.
1. The treaty country. Generally, this must be the same treaty under
which you claimed exemption from tax as a nonresident alien.
2. The treaty article addressing the income.
3. The article number (or location) in the tax treaty that contains the
saving clause and its exceptions.
4. The type and amount of income that qualifies for the exemption
from tax.
5. Sufficient facts to justify the exemption from tax under the terms of
the treaty article.
Example. Article 20 of the U.S.-China income tax treaty allows an
exemption from tax for scholarship income received by a Chinese
student temporarily present in the United States. Under U.S. law, this
student will become a resident alien for tax purposes if their stay in the
United States exceeds 5 calendar years. However, paragraph 2 of the
first Protocol to the U.S.-China treaty (dated April 30, 1984) allows the
provisions of Article 20 to continue to apply even after the Chinese
student becomes a resident alien of the United States. A Chinese
student who qualifies for this exception (under paragraph 2 of the first
Protocol) and is relying on this exception to claim an exemption from tax
on their scholarship or fellowship income would attach to Form W-9 a
statement that includes the information described above to support that
exemption.
If you are a nonresident alien or a foreign entity, give the requester the
appropriate completed Form W-8 or Form 8233.

Backup Withholding
What is backup withholding? Persons making certain payments to you
must under certain conditions withhold and pay to the IRS 24% of such
payments. This is called “backup withholding.” Payments that may be
subject to backup withholding include, but are not limited to, interest,
tax-exempt interest, dividends, broker and barter exchange
transactions, rents, royalties, nonemployee pay, payments made in
settlement of payment card and third-party network transactions, and
certain payments from fishing boat operators. Real estate transactions
are not subject to backup withholding.
You will not be subject to backup withholding on payments you receive
if you give the requester your correct TIN, make the proper certifications,
and report all your taxable interest and dividends on your tax return.
Payments you receive will be subject to backup withholding if:
1. You do not furnish your TIN to the requester;
2. You do not certify your TIN when required (see the instructions for
Part II for details);
3. The IRS tells the requester that you furnished an incorrect TIN;
4. The IRS tells you that you are subject to backup withholding
because you did not report all your interest and dividends on your tax
return (for reportable interest and dividends only); or
5. You do not certify to the requester that you are not subject to
backup withholding, as described in item 4 under “By signing the filledout form” above (for reportable interest and dividend accounts opened
after 1983 only).

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Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding.
See Exempt payee code, later, and the separate Instructions for the
Requester of Form W-9 for more information.
See also Establishing U.S. status for purposes of chapter 3 and
chapter 4 withholding, earlier.

What Is FATCA Reporting?
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires a
participating foreign financial institution to report all U.S. account
holders that are specified U.S. persons. Certain payees are exempt from
FATCA reporting. See Exemption from FATCA reporting code, later, and
the Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 for more information.

Updating Your Information
You must provide updated information to any person to whom you
claimed to be an exempt payee if you are no longer an exempt payee
and anticipate receiving reportable payments in the future from this
person. For example, you may need to provide updated information if
you are a C corporation that elects to be an S corporation, or if you are
no longer tax exempt. In addition, you must furnish a new Form W-9 if
the name or TIN changes for the account, for example, if the grantor of a
grantor trust dies.

Penalties
Failure to furnish TIN. If you fail to furnish your correct TIN to a
requester, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each such failure
unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect.
Civil penalty for false information with respect to withholding. If you
make a false statement with no reasonable basis that results in no
backup withholding, you are subject to a $500 penalty.
Criminal penalty for falsifying information. Willfully falsifying
certifications or affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties
including fines and/or imprisonment.
Misuse of TINs. If the requester discloses or uses TINs in violation of
federal law, the requester may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.

Specific Instructions
Line 1
You must enter one of the following on this line; do not leave this line
blank. The name should match the name on your tax return.
If this Form W-9 is for a joint account (other than an account
maintained by a foreign financial institution (FFI)), list first, and then
circle, the name of the person or entity whose number you entered in
Part I of Form W-9. If you are providing Form W-9 to an FFI to document
a joint account, each holder of the account that is a U.S. person must
provide a Form W-9.
• Individual. Generally, enter the name shown on your tax return. If you
have changed your last name without informing the Social Security
Administration (SSA) of the name change, enter your first name, the last
name as shown on your social security card, and your new last name.
Note for ITIN applicant: Enter your individual name as it was entered
on your Form W-7 application, line 1a. This should also be the same as
the name you entered on the Form 1040 you filed with your application.
• Sole proprietor. Enter your individual name as shown on your Form
1040 on line 1. Enter your business, trade, or “doing business as” (DBA)
name on line 2.
• Partnership, C corporation, S corporation, or LLC, other than a
disregarded entity. Enter the entity’s name as shown on the entity’s tax
return on line 1 and any business, trade, or DBA name on line 2.
• Other entities. Enter your name as shown on required U.S. federal tax
documents on line 1. This name should match the name shown on the
charter or other legal document creating the entity. Enter any business,
trade, or DBA name on line 2.
• Disregarded entity. In general, a business entity that has a single
owner, including an LLC, and is not a corporation, is disregarded as an
entity separate from its owner (a disregarded entity). See Regulations
section 301.7701-2(c)(2). A disregarded entity should check the
appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Enter the owner’s
name on line 1. The name of the owner entered on line 1 should never
be a disregarded entity. The name on line 1 should be the name shown
on the income tax return on which the income should be reported. For

example, if a foreign LLC that is treated as a disregarded entity for U.S.
federal tax purposes has a single owner that is a U.S. person, the U.S.
owner’s name is required to be provided on line 1. If the direct owner of
the entity is also a disregarded entity, enter the first owner that is not
disregarded for federal tax purposes. Enter the disregarded entity’s
name on line 2. If the owner of the disregarded entity is a foreign person,
the owner must complete an appropriate Form W-8 instead of a Form
W-9. This is the case even if the foreign person has a U.S. TIN.

Line 2
If you have a business name, trade name, DBA name, or disregarded
entity name, enter it on line 2.

Line 3a
Check the appropriate box on line 3a for the U.S. federal tax
classification of the person whose name is entered on line 1. Check only
one box on line 3a.
IF the entity/individual on line 1
is a(n) . . .

THEN check the box for . . .

• Corporation
• Individual or
• Sole proprietorship

Corporation.
Individual/sole proprietor.

• LLC classified as a partnership
for U.S. federal tax purposes or
• LLC that has filed Form 8832 or
2553 electing to be taxed as a
corporation

Limited liability company and
enter the appropriate tax
classification:
P = Partnership,
C = C corporation, or
S = S corporation.

• Partnership
• Trust/estate

Partnership.
Trust/estate.

Line 3b
Check this box if you are a partnership (including an LLC classified as a
partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes), trust, or estate that has any
foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, and you are providing this
form to a partnership, trust, or estate, in which you have an ownership
interest. You must check the box on line 3b if you receive a Form W-8
(or documentary evidence) from any partner, owner, or beneficiary
establishing foreign status or if you receive a Form W-9 from any
partner, owner, or beneficiary that has checked the box on line 3b.
Note: A partnership that provides a Form W-9 and checks box 3b may
be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065). For more
information, see the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3
(Form 1065).
If you are required to complete line 3b but fail to do so, you may not
receive the information necessary to file a correct information return with
the IRS or furnish a correct payee statement to your partners or
beneficiaries. See, for example, sections 6698, 6722, and 6724 for
penalties that may apply.

Line 4 Exemptions
If you are exempt from backup withholding and/or FATCA reporting,
enter in the appropriate space on line 4 any code(s) that may apply to
you.
Exempt payee code.
• Generally, individuals (including sole proprietors) are not exempt from
backup withholding.
• Except as provided below, corporations are exempt from backup
withholding for certain payments, including interest and dividends.
• Corporations are not exempt from backup withholding for payments
made in settlement of payment card or third-party network transactions.
• Corporations are not exempt from backup withholding with respect to
attorneys’ fees or gross proceeds paid to attorneys, and corporations
that provide medical or health care services are not exempt with respect
to payments reportable on Form 1099-MISC.
The following codes identify payees that are exempt from backup
withholding. Enter the appropriate code in the space on line 4.
1—An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a), any IRA, or
a custodial account under section 403(b)(7) if the account satisfies the
requirements of section 401(f)(2).

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2—The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities.
3—A state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. commonwealth or territory,
or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities.
4—A foreign government or any of its political subdivisions, agencies,
or instrumentalities.
5—A corporation.
6—A dealer in securities or commodities required to register in the
United States, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. commonwealth or
territory.
7—A futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission.
8—A real estate investment trust.
9—An entity registered at all times during the tax year under the
Investment Company Act of 1940.
10—A common trust fund operated by a bank under section 584(a).
11—A financial institution as defined under section 581.
12—A middleman known in the investment community as a nominee or
custodian.
13—A trust exempt from tax under section 664 or described in section
4947.
The following chart shows types of payments that may be exempt
from backup withholding. The chart applies to the exempt payees listed
above, 1 through 13.
IF the payment is for . . .

THEN the payment is exempt
for . . .

• Interest and dividend payments

All exempt payees except
for 7.
Exempt payees 1 through 4 and 6
through 11 and all C corporations.
S corporations must not enter an
exempt payee code because they
are exempt only for sales of
noncovered securities acquired
prior to 2012.
Exempt payees 1 through 4.

• Broker transactions

• Barter exchange transactions
and patronage dividends
• Payments over $600 required to
be reported and direct sales over
$5,0001

Generally, exempt payees
1 through 5.2

• Payments made in settlement of Exempt payees 1 through 4.
payment card or third-party
network transactions
1 See Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, and its instructions.
2 However, the following payments made to a corporation and

reportable on Form 1099-MISC are not exempt from backup
withholding: medical and health care payments, attorneys’ fees, gross
proceeds paid to an attorney reportable under section 6045(f), and
payments for services paid by a federal executive agency.
Exemption from FATCA reporting code. The following codes identify
payees that are exempt from reporting under FATCA. These codes
apply to persons submitting this form for accounts maintained outside
of the United States by certain foreign financial institutions. Therefore, if
you are only submitting this form for an account you hold in the United
States, you may leave this field blank. Consult with the person
requesting this form if you are uncertain if the financial institution is
subject to these requirements. A requester may indicate that a code is
not required by providing you with a Form W-9 with “Not Applicable” (or
any similar indication) entered on the line for a FATCA exemption code.
A—An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a) or any
individual retirement plan as defined in section 7701(a)(37).
B—The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities.
C—A state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. commonwealth or
territory, or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities.
D—A corporation the stock of which is regularly traded on one or
more established securities markets, as described in Regulations
section 1.1472-1(c)(1)(i).
E—A corporation that is a member of the same expanded affiliated
group as a corporation described in Regulations section 1.1472-1(c)(1)(i).

F—A dealer in securities, commodities, or derivative financial
instruments (including notional principal contracts, futures, forwards,
and options) that is registered as such under the laws of the United
States or any state.
G—A real estate investment trust.
H—A regulated investment company as defined in section 851 or an
entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment
Company Act of 1940.
I—A common trust fund as defined in section 584(a).
J—A bank as defined in section 581.
K—A broker.
L—A trust exempt from tax under section 664 or described in section
4947(a)(1).
M—A tax-exempt trust under a section 403(b) plan or section 457(g)
plan.
Note: You may wish to consult with the financial institution requesting
this form to determine whether the FATCA code and/or exempt payee
code should be completed.

Line 5
Enter your address (number, street, and apartment or suite number).
This is where the requester of this Form W-9 will mail your information
returns. If this address differs from the one the requester already has on
file, enter “NEW” at the top. If a new address is provided, there is still a
chance the old address will be used until the payor changes your
address in their records.

Line 6
Enter your city, state, and ZIP code.

Part I. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. If you are a resident alien and
you do not have, and are not eligible to get, an SSN, your TIN is your
IRS ITIN. Enter it in the entry space for the Social security number. If you
do not have an ITIN, see How to get a TIN below.
If you are a sole proprietor and you have an EIN, you may enter either
your SSN or EIN.
If you are a single-member LLC that is disregarded as an entity
separate from its owner, enter the owner’s SSN (or EIN, if the owner has
one). If the LLC is classified as a corporation or partnership, enter the
entity’s EIN.
Note: See What Name and Number To Give the Requester, later, for
further clarification of name and TIN combinations.
How to get a TIN. If you do not have a TIN, apply for one immediately.
To apply for an SSN, get Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security
Card, from your local SSA office or get this form online at
www.SSA.gov. You may also get this form by calling 800-772-1213. Use
Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification
Number, to apply for an ITIN, or Form SS-4, Application for Employer
Identification Number, to apply for an EIN. You can apply for an EIN
online by accessing the IRS website at www.irs.gov/EIN. Go to
www.irs.gov/Forms to view, download, or print Form W-7 and/or Form
SS-4. Or, you can go to www.irs.gov/OrderForms to place an order and
have Form W-7 and/or Form SS-4 mailed to you within 15 business
days.
If you are asked to complete Form W-9 but do not have a TIN, apply
for a TIN and enter “Applied For” in the space for the TIN, sign and date
the form, and give it to the requester. For interest and dividend
payments, and certain payments made with respect to readily tradable
instruments, you will generally have 60 days to get a TIN and give it to
the requester before you are subject to backup withholding on
payments. The 60-day rule does not apply to other types of payments.
You will be subject to backup withholding on all such payments until
you provide your TIN to the requester.
Note: Entering “Applied For” means that you have already applied for a
TIN or that you intend to apply for one soon. See also Establishing U.S.
status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding, earlier, for
when you may instead be subject to withholding under chapter 3 or 4 of
the Code.
Caution: A disregarded U.S. entity that has a foreign owner must use
the appropriate Form W-8.

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Part II. Certification

For this type of account:

To establish to the withholding agent that you are a U.S. person, or
resident alien, sign Form W-9. You may be requested to sign by the
withholding agent even if item 1, 4, or 5 below indicates otherwise.
For a joint account, only the person whose TIN is shown in Part I
should sign (when required). In the case of a disregarded entity, the
person identified on line 1 must sign. Exempt payees, see Exempt payee
code, earlier.
Signature requirements. Complete the certification as indicated in
items 1 through 5 below.
1. Interest, dividend, and barter exchange accounts opened
before 1984 and broker accounts considered active during 1983.
You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the
certification.
2. Interest, dividend, broker, and barter exchange accounts
opened after 1983 and broker accounts considered inactive during
1983. You must sign the certification or backup withholding will apply. If
you are subject to backup withholding and you are merely providing
your correct TIN to the requester, you must cross out item 2 in the
certification before signing the form.
3. Real estate transactions. You must sign the certification. You may
cross out item 2 of the certification.
4. Other payments. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not
have to sign the certification unless you have been notified that you
have previously given an incorrect TIN. “Other payments” include
payments made in the course of the requester’s trade or business for
rents, royalties, goods (other than bills for merchandise), medical and
health care services (including payments to corporations), payments to
a nonemployee for services, payments made in settlement of payment
card and third-party network transactions, payments to certain fishing
boat crew members and fishermen, and gross proceeds paid to
attorneys (including payments to corporations).
5. Mortgage interest paid by you, acquisition or abandonment of
secured property, cancellation of debt, qualified tuition program
payments (under section 529), ABLE accounts (under section 529A),
IRA, Coverdell ESA, Archer MSA or HSA contributions or
distributions, and pension distributions. You must give your correct
TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification.

What Name and Number To Give the Requester
For this type of account:

Give name and SSN of:

1. Individual

The individual

2. Two or more individuals (joint account)
other than an account maintained by
an FFI

The actual owner of the account or,
if combined funds, the first individual
on the account1

3. Two or more U.S. persons
(joint account maintained by an FFI)

Each holder of the account

4. Custodial account of a minor
(Uniform Gift to Minors Act)

The minor2

5. a. The usual revocable savings trust
(grantor is also trustee)

The grantor-trustee1

b. So-called trust account that is not
a legal or valid trust under state law

1

The actual owner

6. Sole proprietorship or disregarded
entity owned by an individual

The owner3

7. Grantor trust filing under Optional
Filing Method 1 (see Regulations
section 1.671-4(b)(2)(i)(A))**

The grantor*

Give name and EIN of:

8. Disregarded entity not owned by an
individual

The owner

9. A valid trust, estate, or pension trust

Legal entity4

10. Corporation or LLC electing corporate
status on Form 8832 or Form 2553

The corporation

11. Association, club, religious, charitable,
educational, or other tax-exempt
organization

The organization

12. Partnership or multi-member LLC

The partnership

13. A broker or registered nominee

The broker or nominee

14. Account with the Department of
Agriculture in the name of a public
entity (such as a state or local
government, school district, or prison)
that receives agricultural program
payments

The public entity

15. Grantor trust filing Form 1041 or
under the Optional Filing Method 2,
requiring Form 1099 (see Regulations
section 1.671-4(b)(2)(i)(B))**

The trust

1
List first and circle the name of the person whose number you furnish.
If only one person on a joint account has an SSN, that person’s number
must be furnished.
2

Circle the minor’s name and furnish the minor’s SSN.
You must show your individual name on line 1, and enter your business
or DBA name, if any, on line 2. You may use either your SSN or EIN (if
you have one), but the IRS encourages you to use your SSN.
3

4
List first and circle the name of the trust, estate, or pension trust. (Do
not furnish the TIN of the personal representative or trustee unless the
legal entity itself is not designated in the account title.)
* Note: The grantor must also provide a Form W-9 to the trustee of the
trust.
** For more information on optional filing methods for grantor trusts, see
the Instructions for Form 1041.
Note: If no name is circled when more than one name is listed, the
number will be considered to be that of the first name listed.

Secure Your Tax Records From Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information,
such as your name, SSN, or other identifying information, without your
permission to commit fraud or other crimes. An identity thief may use
your SSN to get a job or may file a tax return using your SSN to receive
a refund.
To reduce your risk:
• Protect your SSN,
• Ensure your employer is protecting your SSN, and
• Be careful when choosing a tax return preparer.
If your tax records are affected by identity theft and you receive a
notice from the IRS, respond right away to the name and phone number
printed on the IRS notice or letter.
If your tax records are not currently affected by identity theft but you
think you are at risk due to a lost or stolen purse or wallet, questionable
credit card activity, or a questionable credit report, contact the IRS
Identity Theft Hotline at 800-908-4490 or submit Form 14039.
For more information, see Pub. 5027, Identity Theft Information for
Taxpayers.

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Victims of identity theft who are experiencing economic harm or a
systemic problem, or are seeking help in resolving tax problems that
have not been resolved through normal channels, may be eligible for
Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) assistance. You can reach TAS by
calling the TAS toll-free case intake line at 877-777-4778 or TTY/TDD
800-829-4059.
Protect yourself from suspicious emails or phishing schemes.
Phishing is the creation and use of email and websites designed to
mimic legitimate business emails and websites. The most common act
is sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established
legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering
private information that will be used for identity theft.
The IRS does not initiate contacts with taxpayers via emails. Also, the
IRS does not request personal detailed information through email or ask
taxpayers for the PIN numbers, passwords, or similar secret access
information for their credit card, bank, or other financial accounts.
If you receive an unsolicited email claiming to be from the IRS,
forward this message to [email protected]. You may also report misuse
of the IRS name, logo, or other IRS property to the Treasury Inspector
General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 800-366-4484. You can
forward suspicious emails to the Federal Trade Commission at
[email protected] or report them at www.ftc.gov/complaint. You can
contact the FTC at www.ftc.gov/idtheft or 877-IDTHEFT (877-438-4338).
If you have been the victim of identity theft, see www.IdentityTheft.gov
and Pub. 5027.
Go to www.irs.gov/IdentityTheft to learn more about identity theft and
how to reduce your risk.

Privacy Act Notice
Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to provide your
correct TIN to persons (including federal agencies) who are required to
file information returns with the IRS to report interest, dividends, or
certain other income paid to you; mortgage interest you paid; the
acquisition or abandonment of secured property; the cancellation of
debt; or contributions you made to an IRA, Archer MSA, or HSA. The
person collecting this form uses the information on the form to file
information returns with the IRS, reporting the above information.
Routine uses of this information include giving it to the Department of
Justice for civil and criminal litigation and to cities, states, the District of
Columbia, and U.S. commonwealths and territories for use in
administering their laws. The information may also be disclosed to other
countries under a treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce civil
and criminal laws, or to federal law enforcement and intelligence
agencies to combat terrorism. You must provide your TIN whether or not
you are required to file a tax return. Under section 3406, payors must
generally withhold a percentage of taxable interest, dividends, and
certain other payments to a payee who does not give a TIN to the payor.
Certain penalties may also apply for providing false or fraudulent
information.

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