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A resolution approving an application for a Historic Preservation grant and accepting a Historic Preservation grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct dendrochronology research at several historic timber structures across Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Historical Commission was accepting applications for a Historic Preservation grant with an award of $3,750 with a required cash match of $2,500; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, submitted its grant application on February 3, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Historical Commission has awarded a Historic Preservation grant in an amount not to exceed $3,750 with a required cash match of $2,500 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct dendrochronology research at several historic timber structures across Davidson County including the Hodge House at Warner Parks, Morton Cabin at Grassmere, the Buchanan Log House, and the Buchanan-Harding House at Two Rivers Mansion.
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and 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 Metropolitan Government’s application for a Historic Preservation grant with an award of $3,750, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Historical Commission is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Historical Commission.
Section 2. That the Historic Preservation grant by and between the Tennessee Historical Commission, in an amount not to exceed $3,750, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct dendrochronology research at several historic timber structures across Davidson County, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 3. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Historical Commission, based on revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 4. 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 approves an application and accepts a historic preservation grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission to the Metropolitan Historical Commission. This grant will be to conduct dendrochronology research at the Hodge House, Morton Cabin, the Buchanan Log House, and the Buchanan-Harding House at Two Rivers. This research will permit researchers to know when and where the timber was harvested for these historic structures.
The grant amount is $3,750 with a required cash match of $2,500. The grant period is from October 1, 2025, to March 30, 2027.