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A resolution approving a grant memorandum of understanding (MOU) from the National League of Cities to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses.
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WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has awarded a grant, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, with no match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant MOU be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant MOU, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, by and between the National League of Cities and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses, a copy of which grant’s memorandum of understanding is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Finance Department based upon the actual grant amount 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 memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) between the Metropolitan Finance Department and the National League of Cities Institute. The grant and the MOU provide for the Metropolitan Finance Department to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (“SCEI”) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses.
This grant provides for the Finance Department’s Business Assistance Office, the Office of Impact to develop an engagement strategy to enhance outreach to small business owners, streamline the business registration process, and foster stronger relationships between Metropolitan Government and small business owners.
The grant is for the initial planning phase of the SCEI project. At the end of the planning phase, Metro will be invited to apply to participate in the two-year implementation phase of the project beginning in January 2026.
The grant award is $15,000. The term of the grant is effective April 24, 2025, and ends on October 31, 2025.