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An ordinance approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Housing Division of the Metropolitan Planning Department, and Sojourn Nolensville Apartments, LP, to provide enhanced pedestrian signaling for Sojourn Nolensville Apartments, LP’s proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (Proposal No. 2024M-052AG-001).
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WHEREAS, the Metro Housing Division established the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (“CHIP”), funded through the Capital Spending Plan (“CSP”) to support enhanced infrastructure improvements related to the development income-restricted affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, Sojourn Nolensville Apartments, LP (the “Developer) meets the criteria to receive CHIP funding; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the participation agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, the Developer, in compliance with all Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) requirements and specifications, will contract and oversee the construction of pedestrian signaling and crossing near the intersection of Nolensville Pike and Taylor Rd, to serve its development at 4420 Taylor Rd and the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) will inspect the construction and upon acceptance, will be responsible for ongoing operation and maintenance; and,
WHEREAS, Metro agrees to pay $178,023.52 as a contribution toward the improvements; and
WHEREAS it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this ordinance be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The participation agreement (Exhibit 1) between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Housing Division of the Metropolitan Planning Department, and Sojourn Nolensville Apartments, LP to enhance pedestrian signaling and install a midblock crossing, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That Metro will contribute an amount not to exceed $178,023.52, which is available in Fund No. 40021 and Fund No. 40022.
Section 3. Amendments to this legislation shall be approved by resolution.
Section 4. The ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance, as substituted, approves a participation agreement between the Housing Division of the Sojourn Nolensville Apartments, LP (“Developer”) to provide enhanced pedestrian signaling near the intersection of Nolensville Pike and Taylor Road. The participation agreement meets the criteria for the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program, as funded through the Capital Spending Plan.
The Developer desires to provide enhanced pedestrian signaling at 4420 Taylor Road to serve its own development, Sojourn Nolensville Apartments, and existing properties in the area. Pursuant to the participation agreement, the Developer will install two mast arm poles with signals and signs, two pedestrian ramps, one crosswalk marking in between the curb ramps, two stop line pavement markings and new sidewalk between the existing sidewalk and curb, and remove existing concrete and curb, all in compliance will the requirements and specifications of the Metropolitan Government (“Metro”).
Metro will inspect the construction and, upon acceptance, will be responsible for ongoing operation and maintenance of the pedestrian signaling. Metro will pay $178,023.52 toward these improvements, payable on a reimbursement basis.
This ordinance has been approved by the Planning Commission. Future amendments to this ordinance may be approved by resolution.
Fiscal Note: The Metropolitan Government will pay up to $178,023.52 toward these improvements. Metro would be responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the pedestrian crossing.