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A resolution accepting a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the development of “The Farm” area of Mill Ridge Park.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the development of “The Farm” area of the Mill Ridge Park; and,
WHEREAS, the Joe C. Davis Foundation and the Friends of Mill Ridge Park have previously awarded an in-kind grant with an estimated value of $2,000,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to match funds with the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant by providing in-kind services, design improvements, and construction of the barn in “The Farm” area approved by RS2025-1046; 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 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to provide funding for the development of “The Farm” area of Mill Ridge Park, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authoritzed to execute the same.
Section 2. That this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan 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.
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Analysis
This resolution accepts a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation (“Parks Board”). The funds will be used to develop “The Farm” at Mill Ridge Park.
The grant is for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 with no local cash match required. In RS2025-1046, the metropolitan council accepted an in-kind grant from the Joe C. Davis Foundation and the Friends of Mill Ridge Park matching the funds awarded by TDEC for construction and design of the barn at “The Farm.” The grant term commences on September 1, 2026 and ends on March 31, 2029.
The Parks Board accepted this grant at its November 5, 2024 meeting.