RESOLUTION RS2017-951

A resolution approving an application for an education and outreach grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is accepting applications for an education and outreach grant with an award of $50,000.00 and a required cash match of $50,000.00 to print new, larger recycling cart stickers and tags to increase curbside recycling and participation in 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 an education and outreach grant with an award of $50,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Department of Public Works is authorized to submit said application to the 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: Tanaka Vercher, Jeremy Elrod

Attachments on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Works Committee
Introduced:	November 7, 2017
Adopted:	November 7, 2017
Approved:	November 8, 2017
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