RESOLUTION RS2017-844

A resolution approving an application for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee State Library and Archives, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund the purchase of an Android mobile lab to provide free digital training for the citizens of Nashville.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee State Library and Archives, is accepting applications for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant with an award of $4,492.50 and a required cash match of $4,492.50 to fund the purchase of an Android mobile lab to provide free digital training for the citizens of Nashville; 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 Metropolitan Government’s application for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant with an award of $4,492.50, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Nashville Public Library is authorized to submit said application to the State of Tennessee, Tennessee State Library and Archives.

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: Tanaka Vercher, Kevin Rhoten

Attachments on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Parks, Library & Recreation Committee
Introduced: September 5, 2017
Adopted: September 5, 2017
Approved: September 6, 2017
By: Mayor's signature

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