ORDINANCE NO. BL2012-286

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 (Proposal No. 2012M-032PR-001).

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 of Nashville and Davidson County, 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 of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, is hereby approved, and the Director of the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, or his designee, 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 final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Lonnell Matthews, Erica Gilmore

Attachment(s) on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	October 16, 2012
Passed First Reading:	October 16, 2012
Referred to:	Planning Commission Budget & Finance Committee Parks Committee Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	November 13, 2012
Passed Third Reading:	November 20, 2012
Approved:	November 21, 2012
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