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A resolution approving an agreement between the United States Department of the Army and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, for the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant Streambank Stabilization Project in Davidson County, Tennessee. (MWS Project No. 21-WC-0103)
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, has developed an agreement with the United States Department of the Army for the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant Streambank Stabilization Project in Davidson County, Tennessee; and,
WHEREAS, the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant Streambank Stabilization Project consists of the stabilization of approximately 1,600 feet along the south bank of the Cumberland River along the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant through the reinforcement method of riprap placement to the top of the bank to halt erosion; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement provides that the United States Department of the Army and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County will jointly fund the cost of the project as described in the Agreement (Exhibit 1); and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement between the United States Department of the Army and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, reflecting the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant Streambank Stabilization Project, a copy of which agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is approved and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
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 project partnership agreement between the U.S. Department of the Army (Army) and Metro Water Services (MWS) for the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant Streambank Stabilization Project. This project consists of the stabilization of approximately 1,600 feet along the south bank of the Cumberland River along the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant through the reinforcement method of riprap placement to the top of the bank to halt erosion.
The agreement provides that MWS and the Army will jointly fund the cost of the project. Pursuant to the agreement, the Army will undertake the design and construction of the project using funds appropriated by Congress and funds provided by MWS. MWS would contribute a minimum of 35%, up to a maximum of 50%, of construction costs. Metro will also provide the real property interests, placement area improvements, and relocations required for construction, operation, and maintenance of the project. The construction costs are estimated to be $3,917,000, with MWS’s portion estimated to be $1,370,950 and the Army’s portion estimated to be $2,546,050.
Fiscal Note: Metro will pay a minimum of 35% up to 50% of the construction costs. Metro’s portion of the cost will be 5% of construction costs, and 45% will be for real property interests, placement area improvements, and relocations required for construction. Metro will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project. The Federal Participation Limit is $5 million for the planning, design, and construction of the project.