RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1372

A resolution approving an application for an Our Town grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission in conjunction with Lipscomb University’s Andrews Institute of Civic Leadership, to create a THRIVE Learning Lab to jumpstart artistic, social, and place-making practices in the community.

WHEREAS, the National Endowment for the Arts is accepting applications for an Our Town grant, with an award of $180,000.00 and required cash match of $103,695.00; 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 grant application of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, for an Our Town grant, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission is authorized to submit said application to the National Endowment for the Arts.

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: Bill Pridemore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	February 3, 2015
Adopted:	February 3, 2015
Approved:	February 4, 2015
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