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File #: RS2025-1088   
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 a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for educational conferences, travel, and other related expenses for Parthenon staff.
Sponsors: Brandon Taylor, Delishia Porterfield, Brenda Gadd, Ginny Welsch, Kyonzte Toombs, Terry Vo
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for educational conferences, travel, and other related expenses for Parthenon staff.
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WHEREAS, the Centennial Park Conservancy has awarded a grant in the amount of $15,581.16 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for educational conferences, travel, and other related expenses for Parthenon staff, 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 Centennial Park Conservancy, in the amount of $15,581.16, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for educational conferences, travel, and other related expenses for Parthenon staff, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This resolution accepts a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation. The grant would provide funding for education conferences, travel, and other related expenses for Parthenon staff.

The grant amount is $15,581.16 with no cash match. The grant will be used to fund conferences, travel, and related expenses for Parthenon staff to attend conferences during the 2025 calendar year. The ...

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