Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2282   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 9/3/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/15/2026 Final action:
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 an enhanced scope within the current Centennial Park Revitalization Project for upgraded sod for the lawn adjacent to the Croquet Café.
Sponsors: Jason Spain, Terry Vo, Ginny Welsch, Brandon Taylor
Attachments: 1. Grant

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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 an enhanced scope within the current Centennial Park Revitalization Project for upgraded sod for the lawn adjacent to the Croquet Café.      

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WHEREAS, the Centennial Park Conservancy has awarded an in-kind grant in an amount not to exceed $50,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund an enhanced scope within the current Centennial Park Revitalization Project for upgraded sod for the lawn adjacent to the Croquet Café; 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 $50,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund an enhanced scope within the current Centennial Park Revitalization Project for upgraded sod for the lawn adjacent to the Croquet Café, 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 with an estimated value of $50,000 and no cash match required. This in-kind grant would be used to fund upgraded sod for the lawn adjacent to the Croquet Café as a part of the Centennial Park revitalization project.

 

No funds will be sent to Metro Parks as a part of this grant.

 

This grant was approved by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation at the August 4, 2026 meeting.