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A resolution approving a grant application for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Waste Services, to fund the first phase of a multi-phase plan to invest in collection infrastructure and specialized equipment.
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WHEREAS, The United States Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $275 million total from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2026 for grants authorized under the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to fund improvements to local post-consumer materials management programs; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, is accepting applications for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant, with the award of $2,440,000.00 with no match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to M.C.L. 2.08.045, this application has been signed by the Mayor and submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency contingent upon Council approval; 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 DAVISION COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government's application for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant, with an award of $2,440,000.00 with no match required, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and is authorized to be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Section 2: That this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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