RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-194

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to increase the library staff’s knowledge and skills in assisting the public with electronic devices used to read E-books.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $7,920.00 with a required cash match of $7,920.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to increase the library staff’s knowledge and skills in assisting the public with electronic devices used to read E-books; 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 the Tennessee Department of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives, in an amount not to exceed $7,920.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to increase the library staff’s knowledge and skills in assisting the public with electronic devices used to read E-books, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Nashville Public Library based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

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: Darren Jernigan, Sean McGuire

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Parks, Library and Recreation Committee
Introduced: March 20, 2012
Adopted: March 20, 2012
Approved: March 23, 2012
By: mayor's signature