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A resolution accepting a grant from the Davidson County Farm Bureau, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, for the enhancement of the Sheriff’s Office Horticulture/Arboriculture Program.
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WHEREAS, the Davidson County Farm Bureau, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $7,700.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, for the enhancement of the Sheriff’s Office Horticulture/Arboriculture Program; 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 Davidson County Farm Bureau, in an amount not to exceed $7,700.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, for the enhancement of the Sheriff’s Office Horticulture/Arboriculture Program, 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 Davidson County Sheriff’s Office 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 Davidson County Farm Bureau to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office to enhance the horticulture and arboriculture program for inmates. The program allows incarcerated individuals to learn to grow fruits, vegetables, and other plants that are donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.
The grant amount is $7,700 with no cash match. The term of the grant is from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.