File #: RS2021-855    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/26/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 4/6/2021 Final action: 4/6/2021
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee State Library and Archives, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, 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: Kyonzte Toombs, Nancy VanReece, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara
Attachments: 1. RS2021-855 Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee State Library and Archives, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, 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 State of Tennessee, Tennessee State Library and Archives, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, 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 State of Tennessee, Tennessee State Library and Archives, in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, 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.

 

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This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library. The grant is an amount not to exceed $88,000 with no local cash match required. The term of the agreement begins July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022. The grant will be used to provide access to and circulation of special materials formatted for individuals who are hearing impaired.