A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Arts Commission.

Whereas, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission, has awarded a Grant for fiscal year 1998-99 in an amount not to exceed thirty six thousand six hundred fifty five dollars ($36,655) to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Arts Commission for administration of a local sub-grant program to not for profit organizations; and

Whereas, Metropolitan Code of Laws §2.112.040(G) allows the Metropolitan Arts Commission to accept funds from other arts organizations by resolution of the Metropolitan Council; and

Whereas, it is to the benefit 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, Tennessee Arts Commission and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for administration of a local sub-grant program to not for profit organizations, in an amount not to exceed thirty six thousand six hundred fifty five dollars ($36,655) a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan County Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. 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.

Sponsored By: Tim Garrett