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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Planning Department, to investigate brownfield sites adjacent to the East Bank.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $99,750 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Planning Department, to investigate brownfield sites adjacent to the East Bank; 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 Environment and Conservation, in an amount not to exceed $99,750, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Planning Department, to investigate brownfield sites adjacent to the East Bank, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Planning Department based on 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.
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This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Planning Department to investigate brownfield sites adjacent to the East Bank. The grant award is an amount not to exceed $99,750 with no cash match required. The term of the grant begins August 1, 2024, and extends for a period of 24 months. The grant term could be extended for up to three additional 12-month periods but could in no event exceed 60 months.