RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-353

A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund a part-time Volunteer Services staff position to initiate partnerships with local colleges, universities, and the community to recruit and place volunteers throughout the library system.

WHEREAS, the Nashville Public Library Foundation, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $42,500.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund a part-time Volunteer Services staff position to initiate partnerships with local colleges, universities, and the community to recruit and place volunteers throughout the library system; 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 Nashville Public Library Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $42,500.00, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund a part-time Volunteer Services staff position to initiate partnerships with local colleges, universities, and the community to recruit and place volunteers throughout the library system, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

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: John Cooper, Bill Pridemore, Angie Henderson

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Parks Committee
Introduced:	September 6, 2016
Adopted:	September 6, 2016
Approved:	September 7, 2016
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