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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Mill Ridge Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the design and construction of a barn at Mill Ridge Park adjacent to the historic farmhouse information center.
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WHEREAS, the Friends of Mill Ridge Park have awarded an in-kind grant with an estimated value of $1,500,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the design and construction of a barn at Mill Ridge Park adjacent to the historic farmhouse information center; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this in-kind grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the in-kind grant by and between the Friends of Mill Ridge Park, with an estimated value of $1,500,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the design and construction of a barn at Mill Ridge Park adjacent to the historic farmhouse information center, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation 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 approves an in-kind grant from Friends of Mill Ridge Park to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation with an estimated value of $1,500,000 and no required cash match. Friends of Mill Ridge Park would design and construct a barn at Mill Ridge Park that would be next to the historic farmhouse information center. The barn would serve as a space for indoor park and nature programming, an event venue at the site, and a market for local growers. The grant is contingent on finalizing and approving a new operating agreement with Metro Parks and the approval of the design of the barn from Metro Parks. No funds would be received by Metro Parks through this agreement.
This in-kind grant was approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation at its January 9, 2024, meeting.