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A resolution accepting a joint grant from the Tennessee Titans Foundation in partnership with Verizon to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide technology and digital support to McFerrin Park and Coleman Park Community Centers.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Titans Foundation in partnership with Verizon have awarded a joint grant in the total amount of $35,000.00 ($15,000.00 from the Tennessee Titans Foundation and $20,000.00 from Verizon) with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide technology and digital support to McFerrin Park and Coleman Park Community Centers with each Community Center receiving $17,500.00; 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 joint grant by and between the Tennessee Titans Foundation in partnership with Verizon, in the total amount of $35,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide technology and digital support to McFerrin Park and Coleman Park Community Centers, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metro Parks and Recreation Department.
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 joint grant from the Tennessee Titans Foundation in partnership with Verizon to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation. The grant would provide laptops, printers, wi-fi services, space restoration, and furnishings at McFerrin Community Center and Coleman Community Center. The grant award is $35,000 ($15,000 from the Tennessee Titans Foundation and $20,000 from Verizon) with no cash match.
This grant was approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation on March 5, 2024.