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A resolution approving an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to support the implementation of a school cafeteria composting program at 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools by providing equipment, supplies, and services needed to divert food waste from landfills while educating students and staff on sustainable waste management practices.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors is accepting applications for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant, with an award of $275,000 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant, in an amount not to exceed $275,000, to support the implementation of a school cafeteria composting program at 33 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools by providing equipment, supplies, and services needed to divert food waste from landfills while educating students and staff on sustainable waste management practices, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Nashville Department of Waste Services is authorized to submit said application to the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Section 2. 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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