File #: RS2022-1389    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/31/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 2/15/2022 Final action: 2/15/2022
Title: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from The Nature Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund restoration and cleanup efforts at Lytle Bend Park.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford, Joy Styles
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from The Nature Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund restoration and cleanup efforts at Lytle Bend Park.
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WHEREAS, The Nature Conservancy has awarded an in-kind grant, with an estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund restoration and cleanup efforts at Lytle Bend Park; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this in-kind grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the in-kind grant by and between The Nature Conservancy, with an estimated value not to exceed of $100,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund restoration and cleanup efforts at Lytle Bend Park, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department 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
Analysis

This resolution approves an in-kind grant from The Nature Conservancy to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to fund restoration and cleanup efforts at Lytle Bend Park. The in-kind grant has an estimated value not to exceed $100,000. There is no local match required.

These restoration and cleanup efforts include removal of old farm fencing, restoration of pastures to native grasslands, research and monitoring of r...

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