RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1204

A resolution appropriating $65,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for installation of Bus Stop Benches and installation of a Community Garden In the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood.

WHEREAS, application for 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 years of the Community Development Block Grant program were approved by the Metropolitan Council through Ordinance No. O99-69, BL 2000-495 and BL 2001-868; and

WHEREAS, the applications for the 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 years included funds allocated to the Cameron Neighborhood Strategy Area; and

WHEREAS, a portion of these funds in the amount of $65,000, has been recommended by the Cameron Citizen Advisory Committee to be used for the installation of benches at bus tops in the area and for the setting up of a community garden.

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

Section 1. That $65,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds be allocated for installation of bus stop benches and of a community garden in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood.

Section 2. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Sandra Moore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Federal Grants Review Committee
Introduced: May 18, 2010
Deferred Indefinitely: May 18, 2010
Put back on Agenda for
August 17, 2010 Council Meeting
August 10, 2010
Adopted: August 17, 2010
Approved: August 18, 2010
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