File #: RS2024-937   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/5/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 12/17/2024 Final action: 12/17/2024
Title: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements at the Parthenon.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Brenda Gadd, Ginny Welsch, Terry Vo
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

title

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements at the Parthenon.   

body

WHEREAS, the Centennial Park Conservancy has awarded an in-kind grant in an amount not to exceed $83,908.52 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements at the Parthenon; 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 Centennial Park Conservancy, in an amount not to exceed $83,908.52, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements at the Parthenon, 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 Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to fund improvements at the Parthenon. The in-kind grant consists of wayfinding signage, sound absorption panels, tunnel improvements, entrance lobby improvements, and improvements for the Cowan Gallery. The in-kind grant has an estimated value of $83,908.52. No funds will be coming to Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation related to this grant. This was approved at the November 5, 2024, meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation.