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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission, Tennessee Wars Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to provide funding for the purchase of metal detectors, associated materials for an archaeological survey, curation supplies, and supplies to support public archaeology days.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission, Tennessee Wars Commission has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $6,420.00 with a required cash match of $2,830.20 and a required in-kind match of $40.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to provide funding for the purchase of metal detectors, associated materials for an archaeological survey, curation supplies, and supplies to support public archaeology days; 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 Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission, Tennessee Wars Commission, in an amount not to exceed $6,420.00, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to provide funding for the purchase of metal detectors, associated materials for an archaeological survey, curation supplies, and supplies to support public archaeology days, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Historical Commission 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 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission, Tennessee Wars Commission to the Metropolitan Historical Commission in an amount not to exceed $6,420 with a required cash match of $2,830.20 and a required in-kind match of $40. This grant will be used to support continued research into the archaeological record of the Battle of Nashville at Sevier Park including the purchase of metal detectors, associated materials for an archaeological survey, curation supplies, and supplies to support the public archaeology day. The term of this grant begins on July 1, 2024 and ends June 30, 2025.