RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-165

A resolution approving an application for the Watermarks: Flood Art Moving STEM to STEAM Grant from Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, to create a six-location flood inspired art series to move arts education into a new realm.

WHEREAS, Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation, is accepting applications for the Watermarks: Flood Art Moving STEM to STEAM Grant, with an award of $20,000.00 with no required cash match to create a six-location flood inspired art series to move arts education into a new realm; 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 application for the Watermarks: Flood Art Moving STEM to STEAM Grant, with an award of $20,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Arts Commission is authorized to submit said application to Piedmont Natural Gas Founation.

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: Sean McGuire

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	February 21, 2012
Adopted:	February 21, 2012
Approved:	February 23, 2012
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