File #: RS2023-2118    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/4/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 4/18/2023 Final action: 4/18/2023
Title: A resolution accepting a State Water Infrastructure Program 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 Nashville Water and Sewerage Services Department, to modernize and upgrade the Dry Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Russ Pulley
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a State Water Infrastructure Program 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 Nashville Water and Sewerage Services Department, to modernize and upgrade the Dry Creek Water Reclamation Facility.

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded a DWR-ARP Non-Collaborative Grants State Water Infrastructure Program grant in an amount not to exceed $63,418,244.83, with a required cash match of $15,854,561.21, and additional department Capital Budget allocation of $85,223,193.17, to modernize and upgrade the Dry Creek Water Reclamation Facility; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest 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 State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, in an amount not to exceed $63,418,244.83, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, to modernize and upgrade the Dry Creek Water Reclamation Facility, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is 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 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.

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This resolution accepts a State Water Infrastructure Program Grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation to the Department of Water and Sewerage Services in amount not to exceed $63,418,244.83 with a required cash match of $15,854,561.21 and an additional department Capital Budget allocation of $85,223,193.96. This grant will provide for major upgrades at the Dry Creek Water Reclamation Facility including construction of a new headworks, new Biosolids Facility, other residual management improvements, odor control improvements and electrical improvements. The term of the grant begins on March 3, 2021 and ends on September 30, 2026.