Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2023-1744

• File #: BL2023-1744
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/17/2023
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 4/4/2023
• Final action: 4/4/2023
• Title: An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement on certain property located at 801 12th Ave N Nashville, TN 37203 (Parcel No. 09204032300) owned by Union Brick RE LLC (Proposal No 2023M-012ES-001).
• Sponsors: Freddie OConnell, Kevin Rhoten, Brett Withers, Sharon Hurt, Russ Pulley, Burkley Allen

Date	Action By	Action
4/10/2023	Mayor	approved
4/4/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on third reading
3/21/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on second reading
3/21/2023	Transportation and Infrastructure Committee	approved
3/21/2023	Public Facilities, Arts, and Culture Committee	approved
3/20/2023	Planning and Zoning Committee	approved
3/20/2023	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
3/7/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading
2/28/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed
2/2/2023	Planning Commission	approved

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An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement on certain property located at 801 12^th Ave N Nashville, TN 37203 (Parcel No. 09204032300) owned by Union Brick RE LLC (Proposal No 2023M-012ES-001).

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-9-305 and Metropolitan Charter § 2.01, the Metropolitan Government may accept donations of property interests for the purpose of establishing greenways and providing the public with recreational opportunities in natural areas; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to the greenway conservation easement agreement (the “Agreement”) attached as Exhibit A and incorporated into this ordinance by reference, Union Brick RE LLC proposes to donate and the Metropolitan Government proposes to accept a conservation greenway easement; and,

WHEREAS, Grantor intends that the conservation values of the property be preserved and made more accessible for public enjoyment by the anticipated incorporation and maintenance of the property as part of the Metro greenway system; and,

WHEREAS, acceptance of the proposed easement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement will help to enhance transportation and recreational opportunities for Nashville’s citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The Agreement is approved and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation or her designee is authorized to accept and record it.

Section 2. The Director of Public Property, or his designee, is authorized to accept and record the Agreement and to take such reasonable actions as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this ordinance.

Section 3. Further amendments to this Agreement may be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

This ordinance accepts a greenway conservation easement for property located at 801 12^th Avenue North, owned by Union Brick RE, LLC. The easement will have a total area of 3,002 square feet. There is no cost to Metro to acquire the easement. Future amendments to this easement agreement may be approved by resolution.

Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-9-305 and Metropolitan Charter § 2.01, the Metropolitan Government may accept donations of property interests for the purpose of establishing greenways and providing the public with recreational opportunities in natural areas.

This ordinance has been approved by the Planning Commission.