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A resolution approving an application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to complete a two-part improvement project at Cedar Hill Park in Madison.
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WHEREAS, the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is accepting applications for an in-kind grant with an approximate value of $5,000,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to complete a two-part improvement project at Cedar Hill Park in Madison; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant with an approximate value of $5,000,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation is authorized to submit said application to the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation.
Section 2. 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 approves an application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation to the Metropolitan Board of Health. The application is for the completion of a two-part improvement project at Cedar Hill Park in Madison with an approximate value of $5,000,000. Part one of the project would be a renovation of the existing softball field into a Miracle League field, which would allow for access by children and young adults regardless of abilities. Part two would be an inclusive placement to replace or enhance the existing playground at the park. The application for this grant was approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation at its May 7, 2024, meeting.