File #: RS2021-1212   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/24/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/2/2021 Final action:
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for the completion of an historical context focused on Nashville resources associated with the Civil Rights Movement from 1944 to 1966.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Brett Withers, Russ Bradford, Ginny Welsch, Tanaka Vercher, Zulfat Suara, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1212 Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for the completion of an historical context focused on Nashville resources associated with the Civil Rights Movement from 1944 to 1966.
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Whereas, the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with a required cash match of $5,160.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for the completion of an historical context focused on Nashville resources associated with the Civil Rights Movement from 1944 to 1966; 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 U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for the completion of an historical context focused on Nashville resources associated with the Civil Rights Movement from 1944 to 1966, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission 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.

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