Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2013   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/21/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/2/2026 Final action: 6/2/2026
Title: A resolution approving an application for a Summer Food Service Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, for the Kirkpatrick Community Center to provide food assistance to school-age children during the months of June and July.
Sponsors: Clay Capp, Kyonzte Toombs, Terry Vo, Sandy Ewing, Zulfat Suara, Jacob Kupin, Brenda Gadd
Attachments: 1. Grant

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A resolution approving an application for a Summer Food Service Program  (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, for the Kirkpatrick Community Center to provide food assistance to school-age children during the months of June and July.  

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Human Services is accepting applications for a Summer Food Service Program (CACFP) grant with an award of $38,629.50 with no cash match required; and,

 

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government 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 the 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 application for a Summer Food Service Program (CACFP) grant, with an award of $38,629.50, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metro Parks and Recreation Department is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Department of Human Services. 

 

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.

 

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution approves an application for a Summer Food Service Program grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department. The grant funds would be used to provide food assistance to school-age children at Kirkpatrick Community center during June and July.

 

If awarded, the grant amount would be $36,629.50 with no cash match required.