File #: RS2022-1914    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/8/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 12/20/2022 Final action: 12/20/2022
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services Waste Division, to fund the purchase of curbside recycling carts.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Russ Pulley, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services Waste Division, to fund the purchase of curbside recycling carts.
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WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, has awarded a grant in an amount to not to exceed $75,807.51 and a required match of $75,807.51; 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 ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, in an amount not to exceed $75,807.51, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services Waste Division, to fund the purchase of curbside recycling carts, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, in hereby approved and accepted.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services Waste Division 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 final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation ("TDEC") to the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, Waste Division, to fund the purchase of curbside recycling carts. The grant award is an amount not to exceed $75,807.51 with a required cash match of $75,807.51.

This grant represents annual funding supplied by TDEC to the five ...

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