A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Metropolitan Parks Department for construction of a shore bird pond and associated observation areas in the Shelby Bottoms Greenway.

Whereas, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for construction of a shore bird pond and associated observation areas in the Shelby Bottoms 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 Wildlife Resources Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Metropolitan Parks Department for construction of a shore bird pond and associated observation areas in the Shelby Bottoms Greenway, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, 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 Parks Department 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: Mike Jameson, Jamie Isabel, Rip Ryman

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks Committee
Introduced:	April 3, 2007
Adopted:	April 3, 2007
Approved:	April 5, 2007
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