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An ordinance approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), and the Cheatham County Railroad Authority, for the rehabilitation and repair of the overhead railroad bridge crossing Albion Street, and an upgrade to Albion Street under the bridge; Prop No. 2023M-023AG-001.
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WHEREAS, Cheatham County Railroad Authority (the “Authority”) has proposed to perform a rehabilitation and repair of the overhead railroad bridge crossing Albion Street approximately 225 feet west of 21st Avenue North, expanding the clear zone underneath the bridge to 22 feet (“the Rehabilitation”); and,
WHEREAS, the Authority is using funding from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to cover the cost of the construction of the Rehabilitation only up to 22 feet; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the participation agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, NDOT has proposed an upgrade to Albion Street under the bridge that will add two 11-foot lanes and two 5-foot sidewalks to tie into the existing pedestrian and vehicular facilities along Albion Street (“the Upgrade”); and,
WHEREAS, to upgrade Albion Street, the clear zone under the railroad bridge crossing will need to expand from 22 feet to 32 feet; and,
WHEREAS, NDOT has committed to contributing up to two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) of NDOT Sidewalk Program funds toward the cost of the Rehabilitation to account for the difference between a 22-foot clear zone and a 32-foot clear zone; and,
WHEREAS, both the Rehabilitation and the Upgrade will directly benefit both parties and the general community of Nashville and Davidson County;
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this participation agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY.
SECTION 1. The Participation Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, and the Cheatham County Railroad Authority, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
SECTION 2. Any amendments, renewals, or extensions of the terms of the agreement may be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its 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 Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) and the Cheatham County Railroad Authority to provide for the rehabilitation and repair of an overhead railroad bridge crossing Albion Street in North Nashville.
NDOT proposed an upgrade to Albion Street that would add two 11-foot lanes and two 5-foot sidewalks into the current pedestrian and vehicular lanes along Albion Street. The railroad bridge crossing would need to expand the railroad bridge crossing from 22 feet to 32 feet in width. NDOT has committed to contributing $200,000 toward the cost of rehabilitation to expand the clear zone from 22 feet to 32 feet. The railroad authority would design and construct the project after receiving the funds for the rehabilitation, and NDOT would be responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the project. NDOT will not pay for more than $200,000 for the project.
Fiscal Note: NDOT will contribute $200,000 to add two 11-foot lanes and two 5-foot sidewalks to tie into the existing pedestrian and vehicular facilities along Albion Street.