Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2023-80

• File #: RS2023-80
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/26/2023
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 11/7/2023
• Final action: 11/7/2023
• Title: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Bells Bend Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the stabilization and restoration of the Buchanan House in Bells Bend Park.
• Sponsors: Joy Smith Kimbrough, Delishia Porterfield, Joy Styles, Ginny Welsch, Russ Bradford

Date	Action By	Action
11/9/2023	Mayor	approved
11/7/2023	Metropolitan Council	adopted
11/7/2023	Public Facilities, Arts, and Culture Committee	approved
11/6/2023	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
10/31/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Bells Bend Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the stabilization and restoration of the Buchanan House in Bells Bend Park. 

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WHEREAS, the Friends of Bells Bend Park have awarded an in-kind grant, with an estimated value not to exceed $185,000.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the stabilization and restoration of the Buchanan House in Bells Bend Park; 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 Bells Bend Park, with an estimated value not to exceed $185,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the stabilization and restoration of the Buchanan House in Bells Bend Park, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                     That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metro Nashville Parks 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 Bells Bend Park to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation with an estimated value not to exceed $185,000 and no cash match required. This in-kind grant will provide for the stabilization and restoration of the chimneys, siding repair, window repair, and gutter replacement for the Buchanan House in Bells Bend Park.

This was approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation on October 3, 2023.