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An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, to enter into an agreement with RW/GC MARATHON VILLAGE OWNER, LLC, to provide improved public sanitary sewer service through the construction of an improved stormwater system (Project No. SWGR 2021032214 and Proposal Number 2022M-007AG-001).
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services (“METRO”) owns and operates a combined sewer system located in the Kerrigan basin with combined flow directed to the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Kerrigan outfall during heavy rain conditions; and,
WHEREAS, METRO desires to separate the stormwater and sewer flow in a 56 acre portion of the Kerrigan basin, thereby directing stormwater flow to the Cumberland River and the sewage flow to the Central Waste Water Treatment Plant; and,
WHEREAS, by separating the stormwater and sewage, METRO has an opportunity to reduce the overall volume load in the Kerrigan basin combined sewer resulting in a reduction in the potential for localized storm flooding, surcharging sewer, and odor. Furthermore, separating the stormwater and sewage will improve overall water quality in the Cumberland River; and,
WHEREAS, RW/GC MARATHON VILLAGE OWNER, LLC (“DEVELOPER”) has been approved to construct a 320-unit multifamily development located in the Combined Sewer System for the Kerrigan Basin; and,
WHEREAS, METRO is developing the design and construction of dedicated storm infrastructure consistent with the Combined Sewer Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, DEVELOPER agrees to provide on-site stormwater control measures and to provide METRO the amount of $125,000.00 to fund the design and construction of the current and new stormwater infrastructure, according to the terms of the CSEP Separation Project Participation Agreement - Lofts at Marathon, attached as Exhibit 1; and,
WHEREAS, METRO agrees to begin design and construction of the project within timeframes set forth by Metro Water Services upon receiving the funds; and,
WHEREAS, the provision of such storm sewer service improvement is deemed to benefit both parties and the general community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY.
Section 1. The CSEP Separation Project Participation Agreement - Lofts at Marathon (Exhibit 1) between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and RW/GC MARATHON VILLAGE OWNER, LLC, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. The funds in the amount of $125,000.00 collected pursuant to the Participation Agreement shall be deposited into the 47335 fund, and monies shall be allocated exclusively for the Combined Sewer Elimination Program.
Section 3. Amendments to this legislation shall be approved by resolution.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance approves a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services (MWS) and RW/GC MARATHON VILLAGE OWNER, LLC, to provide improved public sanitary sewer service through the construction of an improved stormwater system.
MWS intends to separate stormwater and sewer flow in a 56-acre area to direct stormwater flow to the Cumberland River and sewage flow to the Central Waste Water Treatment Plant. RW/GC MARATHON VILLAGE OWNER, LLC has been approved to construct a 320-unit multifamily development located in the combined sewer system. RW/GC MARATHON VILLAGE OWNER, LLC agrees to provide on-site stormwater control measures and to fund the design and construction of the current and new stormwater systems in the amount of $125,000. MWS will begin design and construction of this project upon receiving the funds and will be responsible for ongoing operation and maintenance of the system.
This has been approved by the Planning Commission.
Fiscal Note: The Metropolitan Government will receive $125,000 from RW/GC MARATHON VILLAGE OWNER, LLC for the design and construction of the current and new stormwater systems.