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A resolution approving a Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Project grant application from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), for a Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization (JBAR) Project to address pedestrian safety and enhance the vibrancy of pedestrian spaces by improving the aesthetic and functional value of these sites.
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WHEREAS, Bloomberg Philanthropies is accepting applications for a Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Project grant with an award of $100,000 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the application for a Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Project grant application, with an award of $100,000 for a Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization (JBAR) Project to address pedestrian safety and enhance the vibrancy of pedestrian spaces by improving the aesthetic and functional value of these sites, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure is authorized to submit said application to Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Section 2. 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 approves the application for a Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Project grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure. The grant would support a Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization (“JBAR”) Project to address pedestrian safety and enhance the vibrancy of pedestrian spaces by improving the aesthetic and functional value of these sites.
The grant application is for an award of $100,000 with no required cash match. If awarded, the grant would be used to revitalize JBAR Park at 1919 19th Avenue North including sidewalk art, murals, and an infographic wall. The grant would also fund crosswalk improvements at the corners of Jefferson Street and Dr DB Todd Jr Boulevard, Jo Johnston Avenue and Dr DB Todd Jr Boulevard, and Jo Johnson Avenue and 17th Avenue North. Lastly, the grant would fund bike lane visibility improvements on Dr DB Todd Jr Boulevard between Albion Street and Jackson Street.