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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $72,510.00 with a required cash match of $72,510.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters; 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 Arts Commission, in an amount not to exceed $72,510.00, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters, 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 Metropolitan Arts Commission 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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This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Arts Commission in an amount not to exceed $72,510 with a required cash match of $72,510. This grant will support Metro Arts’ administration of the Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant program to broaden access to arts experience, address community quality life issues through the arts, and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises. The grant period begins on July 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2024.