RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-361

A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through its Department of Public Works, for the reimbursement of railroad crossing safety improvements at Hermitage Avenue (SR024), Railroad Crossing DOT No. 348-622S, State Project No: 19041-2280-94, Federal Project No: HSIP-R-24(62), PIN Number 122708.00.

Whereas, the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) has programmed safety funds for the improvement of various railroad crossings throughout Davidson County; and

Whereas, TDOT has directed The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”), acting by and through its Department of Public Works, to construct the Railroad Crossing Approaches Project at Hermitage Avenue (SR024), Railroad Crossing DOT No. 348-622S, State Project No: 19041-2280-94, Federal Project No: HSIP-R-24(62), PIN Number 122708.00; and,

Whereas, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County agrees to cooperate with TDOT as described in said agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated by reference, so that said construction can occur; and,

Whereas, the project estimate for the construction and installation of signal equipment is $143,209.00; and,

Whereas, Metro is eligible for 100% reimbursement for the Railroad Crossing Approaches Project under CFR, Subparts 1401 and 646B; and,

Whereas, Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 12-9-104(a)(2)(b), authorizes The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to approve an agreement with TDOT by resolution; and,

Whereas, it is in the interest of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this construction be carried out.

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

Section 1. That the Agreement with TDOT, attached hereto as Exhibit and incorporated herein by reference for railroad crossing safety improvements at Hermitage Avenue (SR024), Railroad Crossing DOT No. 348-622S, State Project No: 19041-2280-94, Federal Project No: HSIP-R-24(62), PIN Number 122708.00, are hereby approved, and that the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That the amount of this contract to be paid by the Metropolitan Government be appropriated to the Department of Public Works based on the revenues estimated to be received.

Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: John Cooper, Bill Pridemore, Jeremy Elrod, Jason Potts

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Works Committee
Introduced:	September 6, 2016
Adopted:	September 6, 2016
Approved:	September 7, 2016
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