RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-181

RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-181

A resolution to appropriate grant funds from the State of Tennessee, Department of Agriculture, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers’ Market, for marketing and promotion of the Farmers’ Market through printed advertisements, signage, and materials.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Agriculture has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for marketing and promotion of the Farmers’ Market through printed advertisements, signage, and materials; and,

WHEREAS, the Nashville Farmers’ Market has accepted this grant pursuant to its authority under the Metropolitan Charter Section 11.702 and Chapter 400 of the Private Acts of 1949 establishing the Farmers’ Market; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that these funds be appropriated to the Nashville Farmers’ Market.

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

Section 1. That the funds from a grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Agriculture, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers’ Market, for marketing and promotion of the Farmers’ Market through printed advertisements, signage, and materials, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, be appropriated to the Nashville Farmers’ Market.
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.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Codes Committee
Introduced:	March 20, 2012
Adopted:	March 20, 2012
Approved:	March 23, 2012
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