RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-260

A resolution approving an application for a Legacy Southeast Park Grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department, to develop a Celebrate Southeast Events Field to include a covered pavilion, open air plaza, and lawn/multi-use recreation field.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, is accepting applications for a Legacy Southeast Park Grant, with an award of $750,000.00 and a required cash match of $1,281,943.21; 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 application for a Legacy Southeast Park Grant, with an award of $750,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department is authorized to submit said application to the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation.

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: Sam Coleman, Jacobia Dowell, Bill Pridemore, Angie Henderson

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks, Library and Recreation Committee
Introduced:	June 7, 2016
Adopted:	June 7, 2016
Approved:	June 8, 2016
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