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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Nashville Food Project to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for a series of infrastructure projects at Mill Ridge Park including a pole barn, apiary installation, water catchment station, community garden plots, and other site improvements.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Food Project has awarded an in-kind grant, with an estimated value not to exceed $60,000 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for a series of infrastructure projects at Mill Ridge Park including a pole barn, apiary installation, water catchment station, community garden plots, and other site improvements; 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 Nashville Food Project, with an estimated value not to exceed $60,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for a series of infrastructure projects at Mill Ridge Park including a pole barn, apiary installation, water catchment station, community garden plots, and other site improvements, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan 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.
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Analysis
This resolution accepts an in-kind grant from the Nashville Food Project to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation with an estimated value of $60,000 with no cash match required. This in-kind grant will provide for a pole barn, apiary, water catchment station, community garden plots and other site improvements at Mill Ridge Park. This was approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation at its June 6, 2023 meeting.