File #: RS2022-1571   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/23/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/7/2022 Final action: 6/7/2022
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide access to and circulation of special materials formatted for individuals who are hearing impaired.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford, Zulfat Suara, Ginny Welsch, Joy Styles, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide access to and circulation of special materials formatted for individuals who are hearing impaired.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Library and Archives have awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide access to and circulation of special materials formatted for individuals who are hearing impaired; 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 State Library and Archives, in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide access to and circulation of special materials formatted for individuals who are hearing impaired, 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 Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Nashville Public Library in an amount not to exceed $88,000 with no local cash match required. This grant will be used to provide access to and circulation of special materials formatted for individuals who are hearing impaired, provide programming to the deaf and hard of ...

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