RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-942

A resolution approving an application for a 2014 Transportation Enhancement - Hart Lane Pedestrian Safety Improvements grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is accepting applications for 2014 Transportation Alternatives, with an award of $1,481,804.00, with a minimum 20% match required; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, conditional Mayoral approval for said application was granted on October 31, 2013; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government that this grant application be approved by the Metropolitan County Council and submitted to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

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 a Community-Based Special Litter Project grant with an estimated award of $1,481,804.00 and an estimated required match of $370,451.00, a minimum of 20% of total project costs as “hard cash” matching funds from Metro Public Works, is hereby ratified and approved, and the Metropolitan Government through its Department of Public Works is authorized to submit the attached application to the 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: Karen Bennett, Ronnie Steine, Duane Dominy, Robert Duvall

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Works Committee
Introduced:	December 17, 2013
Adopted:	December 17, 2013
Approved:	December 18, 2013
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