RESOLUTION NO. RS2014-1232

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, for a Teacher Training Grant to fund a cadre of middle school and high school teachers to develop Common Core unit plans in various subjects in conjunction with the anticipated Civil Rights Memorial.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 with a required cash match of $4,500.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for a Teacher Training Grant to fund a cadre of middle school and high school teachers to develop Common Core unit plans in various subjects in conjunction with the anticipated Civil Rights Memorial; 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 Arts Commission, in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, for a Teacher Training grant to fund a cadre of middle school and high school teachers to develop Common Core unit plans in various subjects in conjunction with the anticipated Civil Rights Memorial, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Arts Commission, 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: Bill Pridemore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	October 7, 2014
Adopted:	October 7, 2014
Approved:	October 13, 2014
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