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A resolution accepting a grant from the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the annual maintenance and repair costs of the mosaic Sea Serpent sculpture (“the dragon”) at Fannie Mae Dees Park.
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WHEREAS, the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $9,350.00 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 annual maintenance and repair costs of the mosaic Sea Serpent sculpture (“the dragon”) at Fannie Mae Dees Park; 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 Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association, in an amount not to exceed $9,350.00, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the annual maintenance and repair costs of the mosaic Sea Serpent sculpture (“the dragon”) at Fannie Mae Dees Park, 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 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a grant from the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association (“HWEN”) to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation (“Metro Parks”) to provide for the annual maintenance and repair costs of the mosaic sea serpent sculpture (“the dragon scuplture”) at Fannie Mae Dees Park.
The grant value is not to exceed $9,350 with no cash match required. HWEN and the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation have established an annual maintenance agreement to maintain the dragon sculpture. HWEN provides cash grants each fiscal year, and Metro Parks manages all maintenance.
The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation approved this grant at the October 6, 2026, meeting.