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A resolution approving a grant application and 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, to provide a lead service line final inventory and replacement plan.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services previously submitted a grant application to the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, to provide a lead service line final inventory and replacement plan; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, has awarded a grant in an amount to not to exceed $1,000,000.00 and a required match of $250,000.00; 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 RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation to provide a lead service line final inventory and replacement plan, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1, is hereby approved and the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services is authorized to submit said application.
Section 2. That the grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, to provide a lead service line final inventory and replacement plan, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2, in hereby approved and accepted.
Section 3. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 4. 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.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a grant application and accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and the Department of Water and Sewerage Services (“MWS”) to provide a lead service line final inventory and replacement plan.
The grant allows MWS to advance a complete and accurate inventory of lead service lines and development of a replacement plan for these lines. This work will help identify potential lead exposure risks, plan future pipe replacement activities, and ensure long-term water quality and community safety.
The grant award is an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 with a required cash match of $250,000. The grant term is effective January 1, 2024 and ends on December 31, 2026.