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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the acceptance of traffic signal improvements in connection with construction at the I-24 Eastbound Exit Ramp at State Route 254 (Old Hickory Blvd) (Ramp Queue Project), Fed. No. HSIP-I-24-1(110); State No. 19002-0188-94; 19002-1188-94; 19002-2188-94; 19002-3188-94; PIN 120390.00 (Proposal No. 2020M-022AG-001).
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WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (TDOT), plans to construct Federal Project No. HSIP-I-24-1(110), State Project Nos. 19002-0188-94; 19002-1188-94; 19002-2188-94; 19002-3188-94; PIN 120390.00 at the I-24 Eastbound Exit Ramp at State Route 254 (Old Hickory Blvd) (Ramp Queue Project); and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County agrees to cooperate with TDOT as described in said agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, so that said construction can occur; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 12-9-104(a)(2)(b), authorizes the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to approve an agreement with TDOT by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this construction be carried out on Federal Project No. HSIP-I-24-1(110); State No. 19002-0188-94; 19002-1188-94; 19002-2188-94; 19002-3188-94.
Now, therefore be it resolved by the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:
Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for the acceptance of traffic signal improvements in connection with construction at the I-24 Eastbound Exit Ramp at State Route 254, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved, and that the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
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
This resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Metro Department of Public Works for the acceptance of traffic signal improvements in connection with construction at the I-24 Eastbound Exit Ramp at State Route 254 (Old Hickory Boulevard). This is a standard agreement with the state in which TDOT pays all of the costs associated with the construction and installation of the signalization improvements, and Metro agrees to pay for the maintenance and operating costs after the installation.
State law allows for intergovernmental agreements to be approved by resolution.
This has been approved by the Planning Commission.
Fiscal Note: The Tennessee Department of Transportation will pay for the installation of the traffic signal improvements and Metro Department of Public Works will pay for the maintenance and operation costs. The estimated cost is $533 annually.