File #: RS2023-2341   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/20/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/1/2023 Final action: 8/1/2023
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Arts Commission, for general operating support to expand, improve, and develop the arts in Tennessee.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Sharon Hurt, Jeff Syracuse, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro 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 $101,300 with a required cash match of $101,300 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro 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 $101,300, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro 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 Major Cultural Institution grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission in an amount not to exceed $101,300 with a required cash match of $101,300. This grant will fund general operation support costs related to art programs, including program and direct expenses not covered in the Metropolitan Government’s operating budget. The grant term begins on July 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2024.