File #: RS2024-362   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/4/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 4/16/2024 Final action: 4/16/2024
Title: A resolution accepting an Education and Literacy grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for various education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Kyonzte Toombs, Joy Styles, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Zulfat Suara, Sandy Ewing, Brenda Gadd, Terry Vo, Quin Evans-Segall, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting an Education and Literacy grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for various education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Public Library Foundation has awarded a grant, in an amount not to exceed $377,400.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for various education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well; 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 grant by and between the Nashville Public Library Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $377,400.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for various education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Nashville Public Library, 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 would accept a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Nashville Public Library to fund the operation of various education and literary programs, including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Be Well. The grant amount is not to exceed $377,400 with no local cash match. The grant term begins on...

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