File #: RS2021-1224   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/21/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/2/2021 Final action:
Title: A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, hereinafter called the "Licensee," to enter into a Pipeline Crossing License Agreement with R.J. CORMAN RAILROAD COMPANY/NASHVILLE & EASTERN RAILROAD LINE hereinafter called "Licensor" to construct and maintain a water main in the railroad right-of-way at Andrew Jackson Parkway and Old Lebanon Dirt Road, east of Old Hickory Boulevard in Davidson County, (Project No. 21-WG-64 and Proposal No. 2021M-029AG-001).
Sponsors: Larry Hagar, Burkley Allen, Brett Withers, Zach Young
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1224 Agreement

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A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, hereinafter called the “Licensee,” to enter into a Pipeline Crossing License Agreement with R.J. CORMAN RAILROAD COMPANY/NASHVILLE & EASTERN RAILROAD LINE hereinafter called “Licensor” to construct and maintain a water main in the railroad right-of-way at Andrew Jackson Parkway and Old Lebanon Dirt Road, east of Old Hickory Boulevard in Davidson County, (Project No. 21-WG-64 and Proposal No. 2021M-029AG-001). 

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WHEREAS, Licensee desires to construct and maintain one 6 inch diameter pipeline solely for the conveyance of potable water under or over the track(s) and property owned or controlled by Licensor, pursuant to the terms of the Pipeline Crossing License Agreement (RJNE2021023), attached hereto in substantial form as Exhibit 1, and,

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. O98-1393 authorized The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to enter these types of agreements with R. J. CORMAN for water and sewer line construction by resolution; and,

WHEREAS, Licensee shall pay Licensor a one-time nonrefundable License Fee of Seventeen Thousand Eighty-One and 95/100 Dollars ($17,081.95) upon execution of this contract; and,

WHEREAS, approval of this agreement will benefit the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     The Pipeline Crossing License Agreement, attached hereto in substantial form as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2.                     Any amendments, renewals, or extension of the terms of the agreement may be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

Section 3.                     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 authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services (MWS) to enter into a pipeline crossing license agreement with R.J. Corman Railroad Company/Nashville & Eastern Railroad Line (R.J. Corman) to construct and maintain a water main in the railroad right-of-way at Andrew Jackson Parkway and Old Lebanon Dirt Road, east of Old Hickory Boulevard in Davidson County.

 

MWS would construct and maintain one 6 inch diameter pipeline solely for the conveyance of potable water under or over the railroad tracks. Ordinance No. O98-1393 allows Metro to enter these types of agreements with R.J. Corman for water and sewer line construction by resolution. Metro would pay R.J. Corman a one-time nonrefundable license fee of $17,081.95 upon execution of the contract. The license will remain in effect unless terminated. The has been approved by the Planning Commission.