RESOLUTION RS2017-801

A resolution approving an application for an organics management 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 Nashville Public Works Department to offer educational programs on food waste reduction as well as at home composting.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation, is accepting applications for an organics management grant with an award of $30,000.00 and a required cash match of $30,000.00; 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.

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 Public Works Department, for an organics management grant to offer educational programs on food waste reduction as well as at home composting, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Public Works Department is authorized to submit said grant 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: Angie Henderson, Jeremy Elrod, John Cooper, Burkley Allen

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Works Committee
Introduced:	July 18, 2017
Adopted:	July 18, 2017
Approved:	July 24, 2017
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