RESOLUTION NO. RS2014-1306

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide a well-trained library staff to assist customers in accessing technology as a means of closing the digital divide.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Library and Archives, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $7,332.00 with a required cash match of $7,332.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide a well-trained library staff to assist customers in accessing technology as a means of closing the digital divide; 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 State Library and Archives, in an amount not to exceed $7,332.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide a well-trained library staff to assist customers in accessing technology as a means of closing the digital divide, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

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: Bill Pridemore, Karen Bennett

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks, Library and Recreation Committee
Introduced:	December 2, 2014
Adopted:	December 2, 2014
Approved:	December 5, 2014
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