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A resolution approving a License and Maintenance Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and the Nashville Downtown Partnership, for the installation and maintenance of storm drain filters in the downtown area.
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WHEREAS, Metro Water Services (“MWS”) is responsible for providing, operating, and maintaining storm drains in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the Nashville Downtown Partnership (“NDP”) is responsible for providing cleaning and maintenance services in the downtown area, including a daily street sweeping operation; and
WHEREAS, MWS and NDP desire to enter into a license and maintenance agreement (this "Agreement") for the installation and maintenance of storm drain filters ("Filters") to trap debris from making its way into the combined sewer overflow system for the purpose of reducing unpleasant odors being dispersed from the storm drains; and
WHEREAS, the provision of this Agreement is deemed to benefit both parties and the general community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the License and Maintenance Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and the Nashville Downtown Partnership, for the installation and maintenance of storm drain filters in the downtown area, a copy of which is 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 license and maintenance agreement between the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services (“MWS”) and the Nashville Downtown Partnership (“NDP”) for the installation and maintenance of storm drain filters in the downtown area.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, NDP agrees to contract for the installation of 35 filters. NDP will inspect, clean, and maintain the storm drain filters in accordance with the Storm Drain Maintenance Procedure. NDP will also be responsible for the repair and replacement of the filters.
MWS will approve the design and location of the filters and will inspect the filters and notify NDP of any maintenance or repair issues.
The term of the agreement is one year with automatic renewals for terms of one year each. MWS has the right to immediately terminate the agreement if NDP fails to properly perform its obligations, or may terminate at any time upon 30 days written notice.
Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement. Nashville Downtown Partnership will pay for the installation of 35 storm drain fillers including cleaning and maintenance.