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A resolution accepting an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to upgrade the Limitless Libraries website to foster educational attainment and equity by providing public library materials and services.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Library and Archives has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $49,200.00 with a required cash match of $10,800.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to upgrade the Limitless Libraries website to foster educational attainment and equity by providing public library materials and services; 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 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant by and between the Tennessee State Library and Archives, in an amount not to exceed $49,200.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to upgrade the Limitless Libraries website to foster educational attainment and equity by providing public library materials and services, 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 an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Nashville Public Library. The grant award is not to exceed $49,200 with a required local cash match of $10,800. The grant proceeds will be used to upgrade the Limitless Libraries website to foster educational attainment and equity by providing public library materials and services. The term of the grant would be July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.