File #: RS2021-1049   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/8/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/20/2021 Final action: 7/20/2021
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funds to hire computer instructors to provide free technology training to the general public.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Nancy VanReece, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara, Tonya Hancock
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1049 Attachments

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funds to hire computer instructors to provide free technology training to the general public.  

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Library and Archives has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $16,500.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funds to hire computer instructors to provide free technology training to the general public; 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 State Library and Archives, in an amount not to exceed $16,500.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funds to hire computer instructors to provide free technology training to the general public, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                     That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Nashville Public Library 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 Training Opportunities for the Public Grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Nashville Public Library. The grant award is $16,500 with no local cash match required. The term of this grant begins July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022. The grant funds will be used to hire computer instructors to provide free technology training to the general public.