File #: RS2021-1043   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/9/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/20/2021 Final action: 7/20/2021
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for general operating support to expand, improve, and develop the arts in Tennessee.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Nancy VanReece, Joy Styles
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1043 Attachments

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for general operating support to expand, improve, and develop the arts in Tennessee.

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $76,000.00 with a required cash match of $69,000.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for general operating support to expand, improve, and develop the arts in Tennessee; 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 Tennessee Arts Commission, in an amount not to exceed $76,000.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for general operating support to expand, improve, and develop the arts in Tennessee, 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 Metropolitan Arts 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.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Arts Commission. The grant amount is $76,000 with a required local cash match of $69,000. The term of the grant begins on July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022. The grant funds will be used for general operating support to expand, improve, and develop arts in Tennessee.