A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Dorman Products, Inc., for the operation of a foreign-trade subzone site.

This resolution approves an operating agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (GRANTEE) and Dorman Products, Inc. (SUBZONE OPERATOR) for the operation of a foreign-trade subzone site. The agreement, effective January 13, 2026, designates Dorman Products' facilities at 1140 Vaughn Parkway and 1125 Vaughn Parkway in Portland, TN as a subzone of Foreign-Trade Zone No. 78. Dorman Products will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, management, reporting, and expenses related to the subzone activities, which include the shipping, receiving, storage, labeling, packaging, and re-packaging of aftermarket automotive parts. The agreement has an initial term of five years and includes an annual administration fee of $20,000 payable by Dorman Products to the Metropolitan Government. Dorman Products must also maintain a foreign-trade zone operator's bond and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

This agreement establishes a foreign-trade subzone for Dorman Products, Inc. in Portland, TN, which may lead to economic development and job creation in the region through the facilitation of international trade for automotive parts.

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