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A resolution accepting a Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to five branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations.
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WHEREAS, the Carnegie Corporation of New York has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $450,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to five branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations; 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 Carnegie Corporation of New York, in a total amount not to exceed $450,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to five branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations, a copy of which grant is attached hereto, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the same.
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 Pillars of Education and Democracy grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Nashville Public Library for the expansion of the English as a Second Language (“ESL”) services through the Adult Literacy program by offering leveled ESL classes in collaboration with Nashville International Center for Empowerment and Branch of Nashville at five or more branch locations in the amount not to exceed $450,000 with no cash match required.
The grant term begins on July 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2027.