A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for general operating support ($50,585) of the Arts Commission.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission, has awarded an Arts Build Communities grant, in an amount not to exceed $50,585, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission; and,

WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds from the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $50,585, and,

WHEREAS, the matching funds in the amount of $50,585 will be provided by organizations that benefit from the grants as opposed to new Metropolitan Government funds; 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, in an amount not to exceed $50,585, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, with matching funds to be provided in an amount no less than $50,585, for general operating support of the Arts Commission, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Arts Commission, based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Rip Ryman

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	October 17, 2006
Adopted:	October 17, 2006
Approved:	October 18, 2006
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