Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2367   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 10/22/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/5/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution accepting a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide food program services at 18 Metro Parks community centers.
Sponsors: Jason Spain, Terry Vo, Ginny Welsch, Sandy Ewing
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution accepting a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide food program services at 18 Metro Parks community centers.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Human Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $923,343.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide food program services at 18 Metro Parks community centers; 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 Tennessee Department of Human Services, in an amount not to exceed $923,343.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to provide food program services at 18 Metro Parks community centers, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation 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 a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department (“Metro Parks”) to fund food program services at 18 Metro Parks community centers.

The grant award is an amount not to exceed $923,343 with no cash match required. The ...

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