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A resolution approving amendment two to a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide funding for the construction of a multi-modal path and elevated boardwalk from the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge to the Opry Mills Complex.
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, previously entered into a grant agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, approved by RS2017-990; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement to extend the grant end date to June 30, 2024 and update Exhibit A, a copy of which amendment two is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment two be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment two to the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide funding for the construction of a multi-modal path and elevated boardwalk from the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge to the Opry Mills Complex, a copy of which amendment two is attached hereto and incorporated herein, 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 adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves amendment two to a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department. The grant is used to provide funding for the construction of a multi-modal path and elevated boardwalk from the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge to the Opry Mills Complex. The original agreement was approved by Resolution No. RS2017-990 and amendment one was approved by RS2018-1236. The term of the grant began July 1, 2017.
The amendment extends the end date of the grant from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024. The amendment also updates Exhibit A to the grant agreement. No other changes are made by this amendment.