RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-223

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 to partially underwrite the registration fees for staff to attend the Americans for the Arts Convention.

Whereas, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission, has awarded Grant No. Z-0-094555-0-00 in an amount not to exceed two hundred forty two dollars ($242.00) to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Arts Commission to partially underwrite the registration fees for staff to attend the Americans for the Arts Convention; 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, to partially underwrite the registration fees for staff to attend the Americans for the Arts Convention, in an amount not to exceed two hundred forty two dollars ($242.00) 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 the sum of two hundred forty two dollars ($242.00) be provided for the purpose of providing the Metropolitan Government’s matching share for the program.

Section 3. 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: Phil Ponder

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	May 16, 2000
Deferred:	May 16, 2000
Adopted:	June 6, 2000
Approved:	June 8, 2000
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