RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-310

A resolution approving amendment one which adds Safety Improvement Program funds for crosswalks and pedestrian signals at four Harding Place intersections to an agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government, PIN Number 114944.00.

WHEREAS, In RS2011-49, the Metropolitan County Council approved an agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”), and The Metropolitan Government for pedestrian enhancements along Harding Place from Nolensville Pike to Tampa Drive; and,

WHEREAS, TDOT has amended the agreement to add $168,300 in Safety Improvement Program (“SIP”) funds for the construction of crosswalks and pedestrian signals at the intersections of Harding Place and Linbar Drive, Harding Place and Tampa Drive, Harding Place and Jonquil Drive and Harding Place and Recovery Road; and,

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-9-104 authorizes the Metropolitan Government to enter agreements with TDOT by resolution and RS2011-49 stated that amendments would be approved by resolution; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one to the agreement be approved.

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

Section 1. Amendment one to the agreement between TDOT and The Metropolitan Government adding $168,300 in SIP funds, a copy of which agreement amendment is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. The amount of this agreement amendment is appropriated to the Department of Public Works based on the funds to be received.

Section 3. 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: Chris Harmon, Walter Hunt, Sean McGuire

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Public Works Committee
Introduced: June 19, 2012
Adopted: June 19, 2012
Approved: June 20, 2012
By: mayor's signature