File #: RS2024-279   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/22/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 3/7/2024 Final action: 3/7/2024
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the Votes for Women and Archives Digitization programs.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Joy Styles, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Jennifer Gamble, Zulfat Suara, Emily Benedict, Jacob Kupin, Brenda Gadd, Terry Vo, Quin Evans-Segall
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the Votes for Women and Archives Digitization programs.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Public Library Foundation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $54,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the Votes for Women and Archives Digitization programs; 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 Nashville Public Library Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $54,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the Votes for Women and Archives Digitization programs, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Nashville Public Library, 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 Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Nashville Public Library in an amount not to exceed $54,000 with no cash match required. The term of the grant begins July 1, 2023, and ends June 30, 2024. The grant will be used to fund a program coordinator for the Votes for Women and Archives Digitization programs. The Archives Digitization portion of the grant will be used for the continued digitization of archived audio and video materials to allow the public to access th...

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