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A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Management, Inc. of Tennessee, for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to section 2.01 of the Metropolitan Charter, the Metropolitan Government has the authority to "collect and dispose of garbage and other refuse within the urban services district"; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to its authority under section 2.01 of the Metropolitan Charter, The Metropolitan Government proposes to contract with Waste Management, Inc. of Tennessee, to provide municipal solid waste collection services within the urban services district; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.220 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of certain contracts "providing for the collection, transportation and/or disposal of solid waste"; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County by providing an economical and efficient means of collecting municipal solid waste.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Management, Inc. of Tennessee, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. Any amendments, renewals, or extension of the terms of the contract must be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution approves a contract between the Metropolitan Government and Waste Management, Inc. of Tennessee ("WM") for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts.
Section 4.12.220 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws requires Council approval by resolution o...
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