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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the next phase of various improvement projects and programs within Warner Parks.
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WHEREAS, the Friends of Warner Parks have awarded an in-kind grant with an estimated value not to exceed $1,285,000 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the next phase of various improvement projects and programs within Warner Parks; 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 Warner Parks, with an estimated value not to exceed $1,285,000, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the next phase of various improvement projects and programs within Warner Parks, a copy of which in-kind grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this in-kind 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 an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to fund the next phase of improvement projects and programs within Warner Parks. This in-kind grant has an estimated value of $1,285,000 with no cash match required. No funds would be directed to Metro Parks.
The funding would support Warner Parks’ BIRD program, SWEAT program, Nature Discovery program, volunteer program, Nature Center operations and support, invasive plant removal, replacement and maintenance of memorial benches and gardens, meadow restoration, stream stabilization, a pedestrian stone bridge, miscellaneous park improvements, and tree plantings.
The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation approved this grant during its June 2, 2026, meeting.