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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funds for free technology training and equipment for use by members of the community.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Library and Archives has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $7,604.00 with a required cash match of $1,852.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funds for free technology training and equipment for use by members of the community; 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 Tennessee State Library and Archives, in an amount not to exceed $7,604.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funds for free technology training and equipment for use by members of the community, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Nashville Public Library, 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 Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Nashville Public Library in an amount not to exceed $7,604 with a required cash match of $1,852. This Tennessee State Library and Archives Training Opportunities for the Public Grant will provide funds for free technology training and equipment for use by members of the community. It will be used to hire computer instructors to provide free training to the public over the course of the grant, as well as purchase two solar charging stations for the Donelson Branch Library. The term of this grant would be July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.