Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2368   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 10/22/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/5/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the construction of a canoe and kayak access structure at Whitsett Park along Mill Creek.
Sponsors: Ginny Welsch, Jason Spain, Terry Vo, Burkley Allen
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the construction of a canoe and kayak access structure at Whitsett Park along Mill Creek.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA) has awarded an in-kind grant with an estimated value not to exceed $7,000 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the construction of a canoe and kayak access structure at Whitsett Park along Mill Creek; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this in-kind grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the in-kind grant by and between the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA(, with an estimated value not to exceed $7,000, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the construction of a canoe and kayak access structure at Whitsett Park along Mill Creek, a copy of which in-kind grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Parks Department 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This resolution accepts an in-kind grant from the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (“TSRA”) to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation (“Metro Parks”). This in-kind grant would be used to fund the construction of a canoe and kayak access stru...

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