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An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc. for the relocation of a natural gas pipeline on the existing Nissan Stadium campus. (Proposal No. 2026M-001AG-001).
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WHEREAS, pursuant to BL2025-1150, the Metropolitan Council approved various agreements with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center Management Corporation relating to the construction of a new performing arts center on the Nissan Stadium campus; and,
WHEREAS, construction of the new performing arts center requires the relocation of a natural gas pipeline owned and operated by Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the agreement (the “Agreement”) attached to this ordinance as Exhibit 1, Piedmont Natural Gas proposes to relocate the pipeline; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County to approve the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The Agreement (Exhibit 1) is hereby approved, and the Director of Public Property or designee is authorized to execute and deliver it.
Section 2. Amendments to the Agreement may be authorized by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.
Section 4. This ordinance 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 ordinance approves an agreement between the Metropolitan Government (“Metro”) and Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc. (“Piedmont”), for the relocation of a natural gas pipeline on the existing Nissan Stadium campus.
The Metropolitan Council approved various agreements with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center Management Corporation related to the construction of a new performing arts center at the East Bank. This construction requires the relocation of a natural gas pipeline owned and operated by Piedmont.
The agreement allows Piedmont to relocate and repair approximately 1,100 feet of 12-inch high-pressure distribution pipeline with approximately 1,320 feet of high-pressure distribution pipeline. Metro would pay for the costs of the relocation and any actual costs to complete the project. Metro would provide an advance payment of $2,583,100 within 15 days of the effective date of the agreement. The remaining balance would be paid within 10 days of receiving an invoice from Piedmont, when it is ready to enter a contract for the performance of the construction work.
When Piedmont completes its preliminary design work and a survey for the project, Metro will facilitate the granting of an encroachment to Piedmont to facilitate the construction, maintenance, and inspection of the relocation. Metro will be responsible for obtaining any land rights or easements from third parties for the project. Metro would also indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Piedmont for any claims related to this agreement.
Metro requested that Piedmont complete the work on October 31, 2026, or no later than 10 months after the effective date of the agreement. Metro intends to begin work on the property on November 1, 2026.
Fiscal Note: The total estimated cost of the pipeline relocation project is $5,166,200. Metro will pay an advanced payment of $2,583,100 to Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc. for engineering, land and materials related to the relocation of the 12-inch-high pressure distribution pipeline. The remaining balance of $2,583,100 is for the construction and inspections cost of the project.