ORDINANCE NO. BL2017-710

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to enter into a consulting contract for a long-term solid waste management plan.

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) wishes to enter into a contract with CDM Smith, Inc. to evaluate Metro’s existing solid waste management system and provide options to improve and enhance the system and increase waste reduction and diversion with the ultimate goal of zero waste (the “Master Plan”); and,

WHEREAS, Metro intends to use the Master Plan to set the vision for waste reduction, diversion and management for the next thirty (30) years; and,

WHEREAS, it is the in the best interest of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County to enter this contract attached hereto as Exhibit 1, for the purpose and term therein described.

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

Section 1. The contract attached hereto between the The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and CDM Smith, Inc. for a long-term solid waste management plan, is hereby approved.

Section 2. Amendments to this legislation shall be approved by resolution.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: John Cooper, Jeremy Elrod, Burkley Allen

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	May 2, 2017
Passed First Reading:	May 2, 2017
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Works Committee
Passed Second Reading:	May 16, 2017
Re-Referred to:	Public Works Committee
Passed Third Reading:	June 6, 2017
Approved:	June 7, 2017
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