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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 $5,500 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 $5,500, 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.
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This resolution accepts a grant from the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation.
The grant is for the Fiscal Year 2026 maintenance and repair costs for the Sea Serpent sculpture, commonly referred to as the dragon, in Fannie Mae Dees Park. Metro Parks would manage all maintenance of the sculpture.
The value of the grant is $5,500 with no local cash match required. The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation accepted this grant at its January 6, 2026, meeting.