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A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services Waste Division, to fund the purchase of curbside recycling carts and AI technology to pilot contamination identification.
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WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, has awarded a grant in an amount to not to exceed $189,568.38 and a required match of $189,568.38; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, in an amount not to exceed $189,568.38, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services Waste Division, to fund the purchase of curbside recycling carts and AI technology to pilot contamination identification, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and accepted.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services Waste Division based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution 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 resolution accepts a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) to the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Service Waste Division to purchase curbside recycling carts and AI technology to identify contamination in recycling in an amount not to exceed $189,568.38 with a required local match of $189,568.38.
This grant represents annual funding supplied by TDEC to the five most populous counties for recycling programs, which includes Davidson County. The term of this grant is from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.