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File #: RS2025-1532   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 9/25/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 10/9/2025 Final action:
Title: A resolution approving an application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the development of a Miracle League field to be fully integrated with amenities to serve visitors of all ages regardless of physical or mental abilities at Cedar Hill Park.
Sponsors: Jennifer Gamble, Kyonzte Toombs, Terry Vo, Ginny Welsch, Sandy Ewing
Attachments: 1. Exhibit
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A resolution approving an application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the development of a Miracle League field to be fully integrated with amenities to serve visitors of all ages regardless of physical or mental abilities at Cedar Hill Park.
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WHEREAS, the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is accepting applications for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant with an estimated value not to exceed $6,000,000 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant, with an estimated value not to exceed $6,000,000, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, is authorized to submit said application to the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation.
Section 2. 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 approves an application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation.

If awarded, the grant would provide funding for the development of a Miracle League field that would be fully integrated with amenities to serve visitors of all ages at Cedar Hill Park regardless of physical or mental abili...

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