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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 Department of Public Works, for traffic signal communication upgrades along Broadway and West End from 1st Avenue to I-440, State Project No: 19LPLM-F3-183, Federal Project No: CM-NH-1(445), PIN 130753.00. (Proposal No. 2021M-021AG-001BD)
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WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) has programmed congestion mitigation and air quality funds for the upgrade of traffic signal communication infrastructure along 3.25 miles of West End Avenue (US 70S / SR 1)/Broadway (US 70 / SR 1/ SR 24) ; and,
WHEREAS, the corridor is functionally classified by TDOT as a Principal Arterial and part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway System, which consists of roadways that have been identified as being integral to the nation’s economy, defense, and mobility; and,
WHEREAS, the project is estimated to result in a reduction of 5,860 kilograms per year of emissions improving the quality of life of Nashville residents; 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, the project estimate is $3,053,780.00 in which the total cost is to be split $100,680.00 for Metro and $2,953,100.00 for TDOT; 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.
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 Department of Public Works, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, for traffic signal communication upgrades along Broadway and West End from 1st Avenue to I-440, State Project No: 19LPLM-F3-183, Federal Project No: CM-NH-1(445), PIN 130753.00, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That this resolution 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 resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Metropolitan Department of Public Works for traffic signal communication upgrades along 3.25 miles of West End. These upgrades would stretch from Broadway and West End from 1st Avenue to I-440 and result in an estimated reduction of 5,850 kilograms per year of emissions. The estimated cost of the project is $3,053,780, with Metro responsible for 20% of the ADA related costs ($100,680) and TDOT responsible for 80% of ADA related costs and 100% of all other costs ($2,953,100). The agreement would be for a term of four years from the date of execution of the agreement.