RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1150

A resolution approving an application for the Recreation Trails Program 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 Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, for the Riverside Drive Connector Trail.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, is accepting applications for the Recreation Trails Program Grant, with an award of $72,160.00 and a required cash match of $17,637.00; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.

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

Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for the Recreation Trails Program Grant, with an award of $72,160.00, a copy of which grant application is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department is authorized to submit said application to the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation.

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, Ronnie Steine

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks, Library and Recreation
Introduced:	March 16, 2010
Adopted:	March 16, 2010
Approved:	March 17, 2010
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