An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the United States of America, Department of the Army, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board of Parks and Recreation for a parcel of property adjacent to the Cheatham Lock and Dam.

Whereas, the Metropolitan Charter authorizes the Metropolitan Government to lease property; and
Whereas, pursuant to the agreement (the "Agreement") attached as Exhibit A and incorporated into this bill by reference, the United States of America, Department of the Army proposes to lease to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, a parcel of property (the "Property") for public recreational activities; and
Whereas, approval of the Agreement will help to enhance the recreational opportunities available for Nashville's citizens;
Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:
Section 1. The Agreement (Exhibit A) between the United States of America, Department of the Army, and the Metropolitan Government, acting through Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute it.
Section 2. Any amendment to the Agreement must be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council receiving at least 21 affirmative votes.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored By: Craig Jenkins, Brenda Gilmore, Howard Gentry

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	April 3, 2001
Passed First Reading:	April 3, 2001
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 6-0 (4/26/01) Budget & Finance Committee Parks & Recreation Committee Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	April 17, 2001
Passed Third Reading:	May 15, 2001
Approved:	May 16, 2001
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