RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-456

A resolution approving an application for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant from the State of 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 pilot two programs for children and teens using ereaders and iPads to increase their love of reading.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives, is accepting applications for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant with an award of $15,269.75 and a required cash match of $15,269.75 to pilot two programs for children and teens using ereaders and iPads to increase their love of reading; 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 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant with an award of $15,269.75, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Nashville Public Library is authorized to submit said application to the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Tennessee State Library and Archives.

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: Erica Gilmore, Lonnell Matthews

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks, Library and Recreation Committee
Introduced:	October 16, 2012
Adopted:	October 16, 2012
Approved:	October 17, 2012
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