RESOLUTION RS2017-942

A resolution appropriating funds for a grant to the Metropolitan Planning Commission in the amount of One Million One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four dollars ($1,184,684) from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for fiscal years 2018-2020.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,184,684 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Planning Department, with a required cash match of $293,560 provided by the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority, to support Nashville Complete Trips: Transportation Demand Management program to help reduce mobile source emissions and improve air quality; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, pursuant to authority set forth in the Metropolitan Charter Sec. 11.504 and approved accepting the grant on February 9, 2017; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that grant funds accepted by the Commission, be appropriated to the Planning Department.

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

Section 1. That $1,184,684 is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Planning Department based on the grant award and cash match accordance with Grant Agreement #170129, a copy which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.

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: Tanaka Vercher, Fabian Bedne, Larry Hagar

Attachments on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Planning, Zoning, & Historical Committee Traffic, Parking and Transportation Committee
Introduced:	November 7, 2017
Adopted:	November 7, 2017
Approved:	November 8, 2017
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