RESOLUTION NO. RS2003-1609

A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Nashville Public Library to purchase computers and library management software.

Whereas, the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library to purchase computers and library management software for increased efficiency in access to library services and collections; 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 Metropolitan Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1. That the grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library to purchase computers and library management software for increased efficiency in access to library services and collections, in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That the sum of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) be provided for the purpose of providing the Metropolitan Government’s matching share of the program.

Section 3. That the amount of this grant is hereby appropriated to the Nashville Public Library in the current fiscal year budget based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

Section 4. 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.

Recommended by: Craig Jenkins, Tony Derryberry

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	August 19, 2003
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks, Recreation & Library Committee
Adopted:	August 19, 2003
Approved:	August 20, 2003
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