RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-152

A resolution approving an application for the Swim Youth Enrichment Program Grant from the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide vital swim lessons and water safety training for children living in neighborhoods around community pools.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, is accepting applications for the Swim Youth Enrichment Program Grant, with an award of $20,000.000 and an in-kind match of $23,900.00; 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 Swim Youth Enrichment Program Grant, with an award of $20,000.00, 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 Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency.

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: Peter Westerholm, Sean McGuire, Darren Jernigan

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks Committee
Introduced:	February 7, 2012
Adopted:	February 7, 2012
Approved:	February 9, 2012
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