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A resolution accepting a donation from Music City, Inc. to the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”) of a 2023 Polaris ATV equipped with a medical bed to transport injured individuals.
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WHEREAS, Music City, Inc. wishes to donate to the Nashville Fire Department a 2023 Polaris ATV equipped with a medical bed to transport injured individuals, valued at $32,800; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of the donation documentation is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws § 5.04.120(B), donations to departments exceeding $7,500.00 in value may be accepted upon approval of the Metropolitan Council by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this donation be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the donation by Music City, Inc. to the Nashville Fire Department of a 2023 Polaris ATV equipped with a medical bed to transport injured individuals, valued at $32,800, pursuant to the donation documentation attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Nashville Fire Department is hereby authorized to accept this donation for its use and benefit.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a donation from the Music City, Inc. to the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”). Music City, Inc. is the charitable foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. with a mission to maximize the economic contribution of the convention and hospitality industries to the total community by marketing and developing Nashville as a premiere domestic and international destination. Deana Ivey is the President/CEO and Jeff Mefford is the CFO. Music City Inc. desires to donate a 2023 Polaris ATV equipped with a medical bed to NFD. The ATV has an estimated value of $32,800.
Metropolitan Code Section 5.04.120.B allows donations exceeding $7,500 to be accepted upon approval of a resolution of the Council.