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A resolution accepting a grant from the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for the completion of an historical context focused on Nashville resources associated with the Civil Rights Movement from 1944 to 1966.
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Whereas, the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with a required cash match of $5,160.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for the completion of an historical context focused on Nashville resources associated with the Civil Rights Movement from 1944 to 1966; 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 U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for the completion of an historical context focused on Nashville resources associated with the Civil Rights Movement from 1944 to 1966, 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 Historical 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.
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This resolution accepts a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service to the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission. This grant award is not to exceed $50,000, with a required local cash match of $5,160. The grant is to provide funding for the completion of an historical context focused on Nashville resources associated with the Civil Rights Movement from 1944 to 1966. The term of the grant is September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2023.