RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-438

A resolution approving an application for a Partnership Project Funding Grant from the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to complete an historic structures report for Fort Negley.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area is accepting applications for a Partnership Project Funding Grant with an award of $43,000.00 and a required cash match of $40,000.00 and an in-kind match of $3,000.00; 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 a Partnership Project Funding Grant, with an award of $43,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Historical Commission is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.

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: Sandra Moore, Lonnell Matthews

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Planning & Zoning Committee
Introduced: October 2, 2012
Adopted: October 2, 2012
Approved: October 3, 2012
By: mayor's signature