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A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Walk Bike Nashville, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, for the provision of education, engagement, and event coordination services in connection with Metro’s Vision Zero Implementation Plan, NDOT’s Safe Routes to School program, and Metro’s multimodal plans and projects.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) wishes to enter into a grant contract, in an amount not to exceed $353,530, with payments to be made on a reimbursement basis, with Walk Bike Nashville, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, for the provision of education, engagement, and event coordination services in connection with Metro’s Vision Zero Implementation Plan, NDOT’s Safe Routes to School program, and Metro’s multimodal plans and projects; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the grant contract, in an amount not to exceed $353,530, with payments to be made on a reimbursement basis, by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Walk Bike Nashville, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a grant contract from the Metropolitan Government to Walk Bike Nashville, Inc. (“Walk Bike Nashville”) for education engagement and event coordination services connected to Vision Zero.
Pursuant to this grant agreement, Walk Bike Nashville will educate and engage the community about car-free events including executing 3 Open Streets Festivals. Walk Bike Nashville will also promote NDOT’s Safe Routes to School program and plan Walk to School Day. Finally, Walk Bike Nashville will educate the community about projects and programs that promote multimodal transportation.
The grant amount is $353,530. The grant begins on January 20, 2026, and ends on December 31, 2026.