File #: RS2021-1135    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/25/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/7/2021 Final action: 9/7/2021
Title: A resolution accepting a Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and authorizing the acquisition and demolition of four houses located in various floodways/floodplains in Davidson County (Proposal No. 2021M-006PR-001).
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Kathleen Murphy, Bob Nash, Jennifer Gamble, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1135 Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and authorizing the acquisition and demolition of four houses located in various floodways/floodplains in Davidson County (Proposal No. 2021M-006PR-001).
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council previously enacted Ordinance BL2010-765 which authorized the Department of Water and Sewerage Services to apply for federal and state funds to acquire interests in and demolish flood-damaged properties pursuant to a hazard mitigation grant program upon approval of a resolution by the Metropolitan Council receiving at least twenty-one affirmative votes which identifies the specific parcels to be acquired and the maximum price to be paid for each parcel; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, has awarded a Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant in an amount not to exceed $913,855.50 and a required cash match of $101,539.50 for the acquisition and demolition of four houses located in various floodways/floodplains in Davidson County; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Commission approved mandatory referral No. 2021M-006PR-001 on April 20, 2021, for acquisition of the properties; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted and that the Department of Water and Sewerage Services be authorized to acquire and demolish the properties located at 3052 Boulder Park Drive, 3134 Boulder Park Drive, 3428 Brick Church Pike, and 4941 Shadowlawn Drive as specified in the grant (Exhibit 1) and as shown in Exhibit 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Tenn...

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