RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-162

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 add new lighting and ceiling fans in the outdoor shed of the Farmers’ Market.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Agriculture has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $93,808.00 with no match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to add new lighting and ceiling fans in the outdoor shed of the Farmers’ Market; 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 $93,808.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers’ Market, to add new lighting and ceiling fans in the outdoor shed of the 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: Erik Cole

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred: Budget & Finance Committee
Codes Committee  
Introduced: February 19, 2008
Adopted: February 19, 2008
Approved: February 25, 2008
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