RESOLUTION NO. RS2003-40

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation for the provision of the Whites Creek Greenway.

Whereas, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation for the provision of the Whites Creek Greenway; and

Whereas, it is to benefit 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 Department of Environment and Conservation in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation for the provision of the Whites Creek Greenway, 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 five hundred dollars ($12,500) be provided for the purpose of providing the Metropolitan Government’s in-kind matching share for the program

Section 3. That the amount of this grant is hereby appropriated to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation 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 passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Jamie Isabel, Edward Whitmore, Brenda Gilmore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks & Recreation Committee
Introduced:	October 21, 2003
Adopted:	October 21, 2003
Approved:	October 29, 2003
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