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A resolution approving a subaward to the Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) to support the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County’s (“Metropolitan Government”) Complete Streets demonstration project, for a total of up to $15,000, and approving a stipend of $4,000 to a local artist to support the artist’s work on the demonstration project.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Ordinances § 5.04.120, the Metropolitan Council can approve donations, exclusive of donations of real estate, by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, Smart Growth America (“SGA”), a neighborhood advocacy organization headquartered in Washington D.C., proposes to award up to $15,000 towards NDOT’s participation and collaboration in the Tennessee Complete Streets Leadership Academy, as set forth in Exhibits A and B hereto, and,
WHEREAS, SGA will provide up to $10,000 on an expense reimbursement basis, where funds must be used for temporary materials for NDOT’s Complete Streets demonstration project; and,
WHEREAS, SGA will provide $5,000 in support of other aspects of the demonstration project, whether additional materials, stipends for partners, supplies or refreshments for a public event, or other expenses to make the project a success; and,
WHEREAS, SGA will provide a stipend of $4,000 to a local artist to support the artist’s work on the demonstration project and planning process, as set forth in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, approval of the subaward is in the best interests of the Metropolitan Government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The award of up to $15,000 from SGA to the Metropolitan Government, to be used in support of NDOT’s participation and collaboration in the Complete Streets demonstration project and Leadership Academy, as set forth in Exhibits A and B, is approved.
Section 2. The award of a stipend of $4,000 to a local artist to support the artist’s work on the demonstration project and planning process, as set forth in Exhibit A, is approved.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a subaward from Smart Growth American (“SGA”), a neighborhood advocacy organization headquartered in Washington D.C., to the Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) in amount not to exceed $15,000 for NDOT’s Complete Streets demonstration project. The resolution also approves a stipend of $4,000 to a local artist to support the artist’s work on the demonstration project. NDOT will identify the artist and SGA will contract directly with the artist.