Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-1971   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 5/7/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Sevier Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund repairs to the flooring at the Stone House located in front of Sunnyside Mansion in Sevier Park and replace the baseball backstop at the park's multi-use field.
Sponsors: Tom Cash, Kyonzte Toombs, Terry Vo, Brenda Gadd, Ginny Welsch
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Sevier Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund repairs to the flooring at the Stone House located in front of Sunnyside Mansion in Sevier Park and replace the baseball backstop at the park's multi-use field.
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WHEREAS, the Friends of Sevier Park have awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $20,909 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund repairs to the flooring at the Stone House located in front of Sunnyside Mansion in Sevier Park and to replace the baseball backstop at the park's multi-use field, a copy of which grant is attached hereto; 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 Friends of Sevier Park, in an amount not to exceed $20,909, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund repairs to the flooring at the Stone House located in front of Sunnyside Mansion in Sevier Park and replace the baseball backstop at the park's multi-use field, 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 Metro Nashville Parks Department 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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This resolution accepts a grant from the Friends of Sevier Park to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to fund repa...

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