RESOLUTION NO. RS2004-544

A resolution approving agreements with Hudgins Disposal, Inc., Red River Service Corporation, and Waste Industries of Tennessee, LLC for municipal solid waste collection services.

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 2.01 of the Metropolitan Charter, the Metropolitan Government has the authority to “collect and dispose of garbage and other refuse within the urban services district;” and

WHEREAS, pursuant to its authority under section 2.01 of the Metropolitan Charter and the terms of the agreements (the “Agreements”) collectively attached hereto as Exhibit A, the Metropolitan Government proposes to contract with Hudgins Disposal, Inc., Red River Service Corporation, and Waste Industries of Tennessee, LLC, to provide municipal solid waste collection services within the urban services district; and

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.220 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of certain contracts “providing for the collection, transportation and/or disposal of solid waste;” and

WHEREAS, approval of the Agreements will benefit the citizens of Davidson County by providing an economical and efficient means of collecting municipal solid waste.

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

SECTION 1: The Agreements between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Hudgins Disposal, Inc., Red River Service Corporation, and Waste Industries of Tennessee, LLC, attached hereto and incorporated herein, are hereby approved.

SECTION 2: Any amendments, renewals, or extension of the terms of the Agreements must be approved by Resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

SECTION 3: This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Jim Shulman, Diane Neighbors

AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
RESOLUTION NO. RS2004-544

Mr. President—

I move to amend Resolution No. RS2004-544 by inserting the following pages, as attached hereto, numbered 25 into the referenced contract with Hudgins Disposal Inc., and numbered 26 and 27 into the referenced contract with Red River Service Corporation, respectively.

Sponsored by: Jim Shulman, Diane Neighbors

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred: Budget & Finance Committee
Public Works Committee 
Introduced: October 19, 2004
Amended: October 19, 2004
Adopted: October 19, 2004 - Roll Call Vote
Approved: October 20, 2004 
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