RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-686

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of 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, to construct a new playground, playground safety surface, picnic pavilion, and community center renovation for the Metro Park located on Morgan Road in Joelton.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with a required cash match of $300,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to construct a new playground, playground safety surface, picnic pavilion, and community center renovation for the Metro Park located on Morgan Road in Joelton; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of 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, 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, to construct a new playground, playground safety surface, picnic pavilion, and community center renovation for the Metro Park located on Morgan Road in Joelton, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, 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 and Recreation 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: Walter Hunt, Jim Forkum, Lonnell Matthews

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks Committee
Introduced:	April 7, 2009
Adopted:	April 7, 2009
Approved:	April 9, 2009
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