RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1152

A resolution accepting a $3,000 grant from TRANSTRIA, LLC, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Planning Department, to provide funding for planning purposes and specifically to review Metro Nashville/Davidson County's experience with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundations' "Active Living by Design" grant, which ended in 2008. The funding is to be used for continuing training and education for Planning Commissioners and staff in sustainable development and design.

WHEREAS, TRANSTRIA, LLC, has awarded a grant of $3,000 with no cash match required, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Planning Department, for planning purposes, specifically to review Metro Nashville/Davidson County’s experience with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Active Living by Design grant, which ended in 2008; 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 TRANSTRIA, LLC, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Planning Department, in the amount of $3,000, for planning purposes, a copy of the relevant Memorandum of Understanding is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Planning Department based on the revenues estimated to be received.

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: Ronnie Steine

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Planning & Zoning Committee
Introduced:	March 16, 2010
Adopted:	March 16, 2010
Approved:	March 17, 2010
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