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A resolution approving amendment one to an in-kind grant from Greenways for Nashville to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund for improvements to greenway trailhead and signage sites.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, previously entered into an in-kind grant agreement with Greenways for Nashville to raise funds for improvements to 30 greenway trailhead and signage sites on the Cumberland River, Mill Creek, Richland Creek, and Seven Mile Creek greenways approved by RS2023-2265; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the in-kind grant agreement to increase the estimated total maximum value from $270,000 to $310,000, revise project locations, expand improvements to additional greenways, and extend the project term by two years; 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 amendment one to the in-kind grant by and between Greenways for Nashville to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund for improvements to greenway trailhead and signage sites, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. 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 the first amendment to an in-kind grant from Greenways for Nashville to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to fund improvements to greenway trailhead and signage sites. The in-kind grant was first accepted pursuant to Resolution No. RS2023-2265.
The in-kind grant agreement provides improvements to 30 Greenway trailhead and signage sites on the Cumberland River, Mill Creek, Richland Creek, and Seven Mile Creek Greenways. This amendment increases the value of the grant by $40,000 from $270,000 to $310,000 and extend the term of the grant to two years from approval of this amendment. No funds would be directed to Metro Parks.
The Board of Parks and Recreation accepted this grant at its April 7, 2026, meeting.