File #: RS2024-462   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/9/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/21/2024 Final action: 5/21/2024
Title: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to improve and expand the Nature Play Area in Shelby Bottoms, including the construction of a new pavilion.
Sponsors: Clay Capp, Joy Styles, Delishia Porterfield, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Terry Vo, Quin Evans-Segall
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to improve and expand the Nature Play Area in Shelby Bottoms, including the construction of a new pavilion. 

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WHEREAS, the Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms have awarded an in-kind grant, with an estimated value of $160,000.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to improve and expand the Nature Play Area in Shelby Bottoms, including the construction of a new pavilion; 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 Shelby Park & Bottoms, with an estimated value of $160,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to improve and expand the Nature Play Area in Shelby Bottoms, including the construction of a new pavilion, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                     That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation 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.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution accepts an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation with an estimated value of $160,000 and no cash match required. This grant will provide for improvements and expansion of the Nature Play Area in Shelby Bottoms, including the construction of a new pavilion.

 

This grant was approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation on April 2, 2024.