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A resolution accepting a Healthy Built Environment grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to assist in funding the Antioch Pike Tactical Urbanism project to facilitate pedestrian safety, social interaction, and improved streetscapes.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, to assist in funding the Antioch Pike Tactical Urbanism project to facilitate pedestrian safety, social interaction, and improved streetscapes; 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 Healthy Built Environment grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Health, with an award of $80,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, to assist in funding the Antioch Pike Tactical Urbanism project to facilitate pedestrian safety, social interaction, and improved streetscapes, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure 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 adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
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This resolution accepts a Healthy Built Environment grant award from Tennessee Department of Health to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure to assist in funding the Antioch Pike Tactical Urbanism program.
The program would help fund various tactical urban interventions along Antioch Pike, which would facilitate pedestrian safety, social interaction, and improved streetscapes. The funding would also be directed toward hosting an Open Streets event to convene residents, businesses, students, and other community members in a car-free block party environment.
The grant award is an amount not to exceed $80,000 with no cash match. The grant term begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2026.