File #: BL2021-1054    Name:
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Passed
File created: 12/14/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 1/18/2022 Final action: 1/18/2022
Title: An ordinance approving an Agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government, CSX Transportation, Inc., and Nashville Phase II Property Holder LLC for the construction of roadway and Quiet Zone improvements at the Chestnut Street and 4th Avenue South railroad crossings.
Sponsors: Colby Sledge, Freddie OConnell
Attachments: 1. Agreement

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An ordinance approving an Agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government, CSX Transportation, Inc., and Nashville Phase II Property Holder LLC for the construction of roadway and Quiet Zone improvements at the Chestnut Street and 4th Avenue South railroad crossings.

 

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WHEREAS, Nashville Phase II Property Holder LLC (“Developer”) proposes, at its sole expense, to construct proposed Quiet Zone and roadway improvements at Chestnut Street and 4th Avenue South, MP 00J-1.29, 00J-1.83, DOT# 340948F, 340949M, Nashville Zone, Nashville Terminal Subdivision (the “Project”); and

 

WHEREAS, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) is willing to cooperate with Developer and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation (“Metro”), regarding the construction of the Project as described in the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the “Agreement”); and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, all of the permanent aspects of the Project will be dedicated to Metro upon completion and Metro’s satisfactory inspection of the Project; and 

 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Metro that the Project be completed.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

 

Section 1. That the Agreement with CSXT and the Developer for the construction of the Project is hereby approved, and that the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

 

Section 2. That any amendments, renewals, or extension of the terms of the Agreement may be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

 

Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

 

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This ordinance approves an agreement between the Metropolitan Government, CSXS Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), and Nashville Phase II Property Holder LLC (Developer) for the construction of roadway and Quiet Zone improvements at the Chestnut Street and 4th Avenue South railroad crossings.

 

Pursuant to the agreement, the Developer would construct proposed quiet zone and roadway improvements at Chestnut Street and 4th Avenue. The Developer would perform work related to roadway improvements. CSXT would perform work related to signal warning system upgrades, construction monitoring, inspection, review, and flagging, and other services identified in the agreement. After completion and inspection of the project, Metro would accept the project within Metro’s right of way and be responsible for maintenance. All work would be completed by December 31, 2025.