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An ordinance approving a license agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board of Parks and Recreation, and The Nashville Food Project for the use of commercial community gardening at Mill Ridge Park.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 11.1002 of the Charter of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County authorizes the Board of Parks and Recreation to supervise, control, and operate the park and recreation system of the Metropolitan Government; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through its Board of Parks and Recreation, desires to enter into a license agreement with The Nashville Food Project to allow commercial community gardening at Mill Ridge Park; and,
WHEREAS, the license agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the license agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE:
Section 1: The License Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board of Parks and Recreation, and The Nashville Food Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That any amendments to this License Agreement shall be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council receiving twenty-one affirmative votes.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance approves a license agreement between the Board of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) and The Nashville Food Project (“TNFP”) for the use of commercial community gardening at Mill Ridge Park.
Pursuant to this agreement, Parks grants to TNFP designated areas on the Mill Ridge Park property at 12924 Old Hickory Boulevard for the purpose of developing, programming, and operating community gardens and education in compliance with all rules, regulations, and policies of Parks. TNFP is authorized to use up to seven acres for this purpose.
TNFP will track and report certain performance measures at least annually to Parks and the Mayor’s Office regarding the success of the license agreement.
The term of the license agreement is 60 months, with an option to renew for an additional 60-month term subject to the mutual agreement of Parks, the Council, and TNFP. The license agreement may be terminated by either party upon 60 days’ written notice.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this license agreement. The Nashville Food Project will be responsible for the maintenance of all areas within the designated boundaries of the garden and water service payment.