Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2023-2200

• File #: RS2023-2200
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/24/2023
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 6/6/2023
• Final action: 6/6/2023
• Title: A resolution accepting a Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Community grant from the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to develop a countywide historic context for Nashville and Davidson County's 20th Century African American Districts.
• Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Brett Withers, Jeff Syracuse, Tonya Hancock, Sharon Hurt, Zulfat Suara, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Jennifer Gamble

Date	Action By	Action
6/15/2023	Mayor	approved
6/6/2023	Metropolitan Council	adopted
6/5/2023	Planning and Zoning Committee	approved
6/5/2023	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
5/30/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A resolution accepting a Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Community grant from the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to develop a countywide historic context for Nashville and Davidson County’s 20^th Century African American Districts.   

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WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $57,963 with a required cash match of $4,841 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to develop a countywide historic context for Nashville and Davidson County’s 20^th Century African American Districts; and,   

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that 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 Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Community grant by and between the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, in an amount not to exceed $57,963, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to develop a countywide historic context for Nashville and Davidson County’s 20^th Century African American Districts, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved. 

Section 2.                     That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission 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.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

This resolution accepts a Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Community Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service to the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission in an amount not to exceed $57,963 with a required cash match of $4,841. This grant will fund a field survey and completion of historical documentation of Nashville’s mid-20^th century African American historic districts. The deliverables include documentation for the National Register of Historic Places (“NRHP”), including countywide historical context and preparation of at least one new or amended NRHP nomination related to the historic context. The grant term begins on April 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2025.