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An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation, to swap 3140 Parthenon Avenue (Parcel No. 10402004300) and a portion of 3138 Parthenon Avenue (Parcel No. 10402004200) for 3136 Parthenon Avenue (Parcel No. 10402004100) to allow for a future expansion of the Centennial dog park (Proposal No. 2022M-051AG-001).
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government owns certain parcels of real property (the “Properties”) located at 3140 Parthenon Avenue (Parcel No. 10402004300) and 3138 Parthenon Avenue (Parcel No. 10402004200); and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government proposes to swap 3140 Parthenon Avenue (Parcel No. 10402004300) and a portion of 3138 Parthenon Avenue (Parcel No. 10402004200) for 3136 Parthenon Avenue (Parcel No. 10402004100), being of equal size, in order to allow for a future expansion of the Centennial dog park, as shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS, the owner of 3136 Parthenon Avenue has agreed to demolish all structures, clear underbrush, and remediate the site with seed and straw within 60 days of the enactment of this ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, all healthy and mature trees shall be preserved on the property located at 3136 Parthenon Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this ordinance be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The Metropolitan Council authorizes the Metropolitan Government, by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation, to swap 3140 Parthenon Avenue and a portion of 3138 Parthenon Avenue for 3136 Parthenon Avenue as shown on Exhibit A.
Section 2. The current owner of 3136 Parthenon Avenue shall demolish all structures, clear underbrush, and remediate the site with seed and straw within 60 days of the enactment of this ordinance. All healthy and mature trees shall be preserved on the property located at 3136 Parthenon Avenue.
Section 3. The Director of Public Property Administration is authorized to execute such documents as are customary and necessary to carry out the intent of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance 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 ordinance, as amended, authorizes the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) to enter into an agreement to swap 3140 Parthenon Avenue and a portion of 3138 Parthenon Avenue, currently owned by Parks, for 3136 Parthenon Avenue.
The newly acquired 3136 Parthenon Avenue property will be used for the future expansion of the Centennial dog park. The current owner of 3136 Parthenon has agreed to demolish all structures and restore the natural conditions of the land, clear underbrush, remediate the site with seed and straw, and remove the paved drive running along the northeast property line of 3136 Parthenon Avenue from the east corner to the north corner of the property within 60 days of the enactment of this ordinance and to maintain all healthy and mature trees on the property.
The Director of Public Property Administration is also authorized to execute any necessary documents to carry out the intent of this ordinance.
Ordinance No. BL2022-1570 and its companion bill BL2022-1629 relate to a proposed Specific Plan rezone for a portion of 3138 Parthenon Avenue and 3140 Parthenon Avenue as part of this proposed land swap.