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A resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the Nashville Public Library and the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance out-of-school time coordinating system.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, provides grant funding for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool and summer programming to youth in Davidson County through the Nashville After Zone Alliance out-of-school time coordinating system; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to offer afterschool and summer programming to youth in Davidson County through its LEGENDS of Metro Parks afterschool and summer program; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to BL2024-373, funds are available for the provision of high-quality afterschool and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance out-of-school time coordinating system; and,
WHEREAS, approval of internal agreements between Metropolitan Government departments and agencies valued in excess of five hundred thousand dollars must be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council by twenty-one affirmative votes; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Memorandum of Understanding between the Nashville Public Library and the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool and summer programming, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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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Analysis
This resolution approves a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) between the Nashville Public Library (“NPL”) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance (“NAZA”) out-of-school time coordinating system.
Pursuant to the terms of this MOU, Parks would provide NAZA-funded programs that will align with the Metro Schools calendar and be available to youth Monday through Thursday during the fall and spring semesters on days when Metro Nashville Public Schools are in session. These programs would support youths’ physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and academic skill development, help youth build purpose through learning, and have relevance to their real-life experiences. The term of this MOU would begin July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2025. NPL would provide Parks $436,135, representing 117 slots for afterschool, 130 slots for summer, and transportation.