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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 target library materials to persons having difficulty using a library and to provide special services to children and the underserved.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Library and Archives has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,015,500.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to target library materials to persons having difficulty using a library and to provide special services to children and the underserved; 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 $1,015,500.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to target library materials to persons having difficulty using a library and to provide special services to children and the underserved, 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 $1,015,500 grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Nashville Public Library. No local cash match is required for this grant. The grant proceeds will be used to target library materials to persons having difficulty using a library and to provide special services to children and the underserved. The grant term begins July 1, 2021 and ends on May 31, 2022.