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A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund positions for education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well at NPL.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Public Library Foundation, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $681,700.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund positions for education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well at NPL; 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 grant by and between the Nashville Public Library Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $681,700.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund positions for education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well at NPL, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Nashville Public Library, 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 a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Nashville Public Library in an amount not to exceed $681,700 with no cash match required. This grant will fund positions for education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well at NPL. These positions facilitate these and other programs for Nashville Public Library. The grant period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.