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File #: RS2025-1383   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/24/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/5/2025 Final action: 8/5/2025
Title: A resolution approving a grant memorandum of understanding (MOU) from the National League of Cities to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Ginny Welsch, Jordan Huffman, Burkley Allen, Brenda Gadd, Kyonzte Toombs, Tasha Ellis, Zulfat Suara, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution approving a grant memorandum of understanding (MOU) from the National League of Cities to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses.
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WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has awarded a grant, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, with no match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant MOU be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant MOU, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, by and between the National League of Cities and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses, a copy of which grant's memorandum of understanding is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Finance Department based upon the actual grant amount 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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