RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-148

A resolution to appropriate grant funds from the State of Tennessee, Department of Agriculture, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers Market, to promote the grand opening of the renovated Farmers Market.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Agriculture has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 with no match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to enhance farm income and advance opportunities for producers; and,

WHEREAS, the Nashville Farmers Market has accepted this grant pursuant to its authority under the Metropolitan Charter Section 11.702 and Chapter 400 the Private Acts of 1949 establishing the Farmers Market; and,

WHEREAS, it is to benefit the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that these funds be appropriated to the Nashville Farmers Market.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the funds from a grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Agriculture, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers Market, to promote the grand opening of the renovated Farmers Market, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, be appropriated to the Nashville Farmers’ Market.

Section 2. 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: Erica Gilmore, Erik Cole, Anna Page

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Codes Committee
Introduced:	February 5, 2008
Adopted:	February 5, 2008
Approved:	February 11, 2008
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