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Discussion and action on Amendment #1 to Agreement with TDOT on the Northwest Connector
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SUMMARY:
Following first reading of the ordinance annexing the right-of-way for the Northwest Connector, contact was made with Chad Jenkins of the Tennessee Municipal League regarding the annexation moratorium and the current requirements for annexation. The moratorium only allows annexations requested by the property owners or approval of the Cumberland County Commission for extenuating circumstances. Ordinarily, the right-of-way would not be considered a property owner, but since it is the only property involved, it was determined that a letter from TDOT would be in order. The City Clerk discussed the issue with Paul Degges, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer, and the situation the City is in with a signed agreement for the City to maintain the new road, but portions being outside the City. Because of issues in other cities that TDOT does not want to be involved in, they were not in a position to issue a letter requesting the annexation. Their alternative was to amend the existing agreement to put maintenance in the unincorporated area under the responsibility of TDOT.
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Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Amendment #1.