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An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”), and Belmont University to allow occupational therapy students the opportunity to participate in experiential learning.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) has offered a supervised recreation program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 40 years; and,
WHEREAS, Belmont University has a curriculum in occupational therapy and desires to provide occupational therapy students the opportunity for an experiential learning component; and,
WHEREAS, Parks desires to participate in the Facility Doctoral Capstone Agreement (the “Agreement”) attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the Agreement is in the best interest of the citizens of Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Facility Doctoral Capstone Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Belmont University, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That any amendment to the Agreement shall be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council receiving at least twenty-one (21) affirmative votes.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance approves an agreement between the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) and Belmont University to allow occupational therapy students the opportunity to participate in experiential learning. The students will work in a supervised recreation program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that has been operated by Parks for over 40 years.
This agreement is effective upon execution by all parties and approval by the Metropolitan Council and is valid for 60 months. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice.
Future amendments to this ordinance may be approved by resolution.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for performance of this agreement.