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A resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the repurposing of the Croquet Clubhouse into a café to enhance the park’s visitor experience.
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WHEREAS, the Centennial Park Conservancy has awarded a grant, not to exceed $1,000,000.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the repurposing of the Croquet Clubhouse into a café to enhance the park’s visitor experience; 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 Centennial Park Conservancy, not to exceed $1,000,000.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the repurposing of the Croquet Clubhouse into a café to enhance the park’s visitor experience, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the 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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This resolution accepts a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 with no cash match required. This grant will provide funding for the design and construction of improvements to repurpose the historic Centennial Park Croquet Clubhouse. The clubhouse will be operated as a café in partnership with Metro Parks upon completion.
The grant was approved by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation on September 13, 2022.