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A resolution accepting a Safer Streets Nashville - Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Awareness grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, to educate the public on pedestrian and bicycle safety awareness.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, to educate the public on pedestrian and bicycle safety awareness; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.
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 Tennessee Highway Safety Office, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, to educate the public on pedestrian and bicycle safety awareness, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That 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 accepts a Safer Streets Nashville - Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Awareness Grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $60,000 with no local cash match required. This grant will be used to create PSAs regarding behavioral changes that can be used for education and marketing of bicycle and pedestrian safety. The term of the grant begins October 1, 2022 and extends for a period of 12 months.