File #: RS2021-1177    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/23/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 10/5/2021 Final action: 10/5/2021
Title: A resolution accepting a Promotion of the Arts grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to support a permanent public art lighting installation and an artist residency program in North Nashville.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford, Joy Styles, Kyonzte Toombs
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1177 Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a Promotion of the Arts grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to support a permanent public art lighting installation and an artist residency program in North Nashville.

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Whereas, the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $75,00.00 with required cash match of $75,000.00 to the Metropolitan Government,  acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to support a permanent public art lighting installation and an artist residency program in North Nashville; 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 Promotion of the Arts grant by and between the National Endowment for the Arts, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to support a permanent public art lighting installation and an artist residency program in North Nashville, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                     That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville 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

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This resolution accepts a Promotion of the Arts grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission. This grant award is not to exceed $75,000, with a required local cash match of $75,000. The grant is to support a permanent public art lighting installation and an artist residency program in North Nashville. The term of the grant is July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023.