RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-715

A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police and Fire Departments, and the State of Tennessee, by and through the Tennessee Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security, to expedite the removal of vehicles, cargo, and debris from Tennessee highways following a motor vehicle crash or incident.

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 12-9-101 et seq., authorizes governmental entities to enter into agreements subject to approval by Resolution of Council; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police and Fire Departments, and the State of Tennessee, by and through the Tennessee Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security, wish to enter into an agreement to expedite the removal of vehicles, cargo, and debris from Tennessee highways following a motor vehicle crash or incident, attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this intergovernmental agreement be approved.

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

Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreement entered into between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police and Fire Departments, and the State of Tennessee, by and through the Tennessee Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security, to expedite the removal of vehicles, cargo, and debris from Tennessee highways following a motor vehicle crash or incident, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. 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: Karen Bennett

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	June 4, 2013
Adopted:	June 4, 2013
Approved:	June 6, 2013
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