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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the next phase of improvements in Warner Parks.
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WHEREAS, the Friends of Warner Parks have awarded an in-kind grant in an amount not to exceed $1,027,489.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the next phase of improvements in Warner Parks; 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 Friends of Warner Parks, in an amount not to exceed $1,027,489, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the next phase of improvements in Warner Parks, a copy of which in-kind grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Parks 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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This resolution accepts an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation in an estimated value not to exceed $1,027,489 with no cash match required. This grant will provide for the next phase of improvements in the Warner Parks, including the BIRD Program, SWEAT program costs, Urban Nature, volunteer program, nature center operations and support, invasive plant removal, memorial benches and gardens, miscellaneous park improvements, mounted police equipment, and tree plantings. All projects will be paid for directly by Friends of Warner Parks. This was approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation at its June 6, 2023 meeting.