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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), for the installation and maintenance of safety improvements on Gallatin Pike, from Liberty Lane to north of Northside Drive. Federal No. HSIP-6(155), State No. 19S006-F3-006, PIN 132524.00, Proposal No. 2024M-033AG-001.
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WHEREAS, certain routes in the Metropolitan Government’s jurisdiction have been designated as eligible for Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) funds under 23 U.S.C. § 148; and,
WHEREAS, as set forth in the maintenance agreement attached hereto as “Exhibit A”, TDOT desires to assist the Metropolitan Government by installing various signs, snowplowable markers, reflectors, chevrons, thermoplastic white and yellow lines, guardrails, and other safety improvements along Gallatin Pike, from Liberty Lane to north of Northside Drive, in furtherance of the HSIP program (“the Project”); and
WHEREAS, as set forth in the maintenance agreement attached hereto as “Exhibit A”, the Metropolitan Government has agreed to cooperate with TDOT during the installation and completion of the Project, be responsible for all maintenance of the completed work of the Project, and pay all costs associated with maintenance of the Project; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-9-104(a)(2)(b) authorizes the Metropolitan Council to approve intergovernmental agreements by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this intergovernmental agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, for the installation and maintenance of safety improvements on Gallatin Pike, from Liberty Lane to north of Northside Drive, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, 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 approves an agreement between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”). This approves an agreement for the installation of maintenance of safety improvements on Gallatin Pike, from Liberty Lane to north of Northside Drive. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, TDOT will install various signs, snowplowable markers, reflectors, chevrons, thermoplastic white and yellow lines, guardrails, and other safety improvements along this portion of Gallatin Pike in furtherance of the Highway Safety Improvement Project. TDOT will be responsible for the costs of installing the improvements and NDOT will be responsible for the maintenance costs of the completed work.
Fiscal Note: TDOT will be responsible for the installation of the safety improvements along Gallatin Pike, from Liberty Lane to north of Northside Drive and Metro will be responsible for the maintenance.