Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2171   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/23/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/4/2026 Final action: 8/4/2026
Title: A resolution accepting an Enhancement and Improvements grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide programming for children, teens, and adults, in addition to books, materials, and supplies.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Sandy Ewing, Zulfat Suara, Tasha Ellis, Terry Vo, Brenda Gadd, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution accepting an Enhancement and Improvements grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide programming for children, teens, and adults, in addition to books, materials, and supplies.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Public Library Foundation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $825,575 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide programming for children, teens, and adults, in addition to books, materials, and supplies; 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 $825,575, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide programming for children, teens, and adults, in addition to books, materials, and supplies, 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 accepts an Enhancement and Improvements grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Nashville Public Library. The grant will be used to provide programming, materials, and operations enhancements.

The grant amount is not to exceed $825,575 with no required cash match. The term of the grant commences July 1, 2026, and en...

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