File #: RS2024-629   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/25/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/6/2024 Final action: 8/6/2024
Title: A resolution approving an application for a Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to provide funding for the Dickerson Pike Pedestrian Crossing project to improve pedestrian safety by providing safer routes for those who rely on walking so residents can access local businesses.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Sean Parker, Sandy Ewing, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara, Jennifer Gamble, Quin Evans-Segall, Burkley Allen, Brenda Gadd, Terry Vo, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Grant Application
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A resolution approving an application for a Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to provide funding for the Dickerson Pike Pedestrian Crossing project to improve pedestrian safety by providing safer routes for those who rely on walking so residents can access local businesses.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a Multimodal Access Grant with an award amount of $859,476.60 with a required cash match of $95,497.40; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure ("NDOT"), 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 OFNASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government's application for a Multimodal Access Grant with an award of $859,476.60, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
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
Analysis

This resolution approves an application from the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure ("NDOT") to the Tennessee Department of Transportation ("TDOT") for a Multimodal Access Grant.

The grant would help fund the Dickerson Pike Pedestrian Crossing Project, which would impl...

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