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File #: RS2025-1087   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/4/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 3/18/2025 Final action: 3/18/2025
Title: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood (HWEN) Association to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide tags for existing trees and a sign for the HWEN Arboretum, to include Fannie Mae Dees Park.
Sponsors: Tom Cash, Delishia Porterfield, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Terry Vo, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood (HWEN) Association to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide tags for existing trees and a sign for the HWEN Arboretum, to include Fannie Mae Dees Park.     

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WHEREAS, the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood (HWEN) Association has awarded an in-kind grant with an estimated value of $4,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide tags for existing trees and a sign for the HWEN Arboretum, to include Fannie Mae Dees 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 Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood (HWEN) Association, with an estimated value of $4,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide tags for existing trees and a sign for the HWEN Arboretum, to include Fannie Mae Dees 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 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 Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association (“HWEN”) to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation. The in-kind grant would provide a sign for the HWEN Arboretum, which includes Fannie Mae Dees Park, and provide tags for the arboretum’s existing trees.

 

The value of the in-kind grant is approximately $4,000, with no cash match required. No funds related to this grant would be received by the Metropolitan Government. This grant was approved by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation at its February 4, 2025, meeting.