RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-48

A resolution approving an application for a FY 2012 Transportation Enhancement Program grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Public Works, for installation of approximately 800 linear feet of sidewalk along Lebanon Pike.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, is accepting applications for the FY 2012 Transportation Enhancement Program; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has prepared an application for an estimated award of $606,000 with a required cash match of $151,000 for construction of 800 linear feet of sidewalk along Lebanon Pike between Park Drive and Old Lebanon Pike; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 2.08.045, this application has been signed by the Mayor and submitted to the State of Tennessee, contingent upon Council approval; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant agreement be accepted.

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

Section 1. That The Metropolitan Government’s application for the FY 2012 Transportation Enhancement Program grant with an estimated award of $606,000, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Department of Public Works is authorized to submit the application to the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation.

Section 2. That 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: Phil Claiborne, Sean McGuire, Walter Hunt

Attachment(s) on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Works Committee
Introduced:	October 18, 2011
Adopted:	October 18, 2011
Approved:	October 20, 2011
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