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A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County wishes to enter into a grant contract, in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, with the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501 (c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services; and,
WHEREAS, the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park has agreed to serve as the fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant contract, in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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 a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, to provide cultural event management services.
Pursuant to this grant agreement, Celebrate Nashville will host the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival at Centennial Park. The value of the grant is not to exceed $140,000. The term of the grant begins on July 16, 2026, and ends on July 15, 2028.
Tennessee Code Annotated section 7-3-314 authorizes the Metropolitan Government to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations. Section 5.04.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the Metropolitan Council may appropriate funds for the financial aid of nonprofit organizations by resolution.