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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 fund the renovation of the Warner Park Nature Center barn and shed.
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WHEREAS, the Friends of Warner Parks have awarded an in-kind grant with an estimated value not to exceed $1,200,000 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the renovation of the Warner Park Nature Center barn and shed; 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, with an estimated value not to exceed $1,200,000, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the renovation of the Warner Park Nature Center barn and shed, a copy of which in-kind grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That 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 to fund the renovation of the Warner Park Nature Center barn and shed.
Friends of Warner Parks will pay directly for this renovation and will work with Metro Parks staff on plans, materials and construction schedule. This renovation will support the Nature Discovery Program offered at Warner Park. This in-kind grant is valued at $1,200,000 with no local cash match required. No funds would be directed to Metro Parks.
The Board of Parks and Recreation accepted this grant at its April 7, 2026, meeting.