File #: RS2022-1647    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/5/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/19/2022 Final action: 7/19/2022
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in Davidson County.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in Davidson County.

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $51,790.00 with a required cash match of $51,790.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in Davidson County; 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 Tennessee Arts Commission, in an amount not to exceed $51,790.00, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in Davidson Country, 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 Metropolitan 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

Analysis

 

This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) Designated Agency Funding to the Metropolitan Arts Commission in an amount not to exceed $51,790, with a required local cash match in the amount of $51,790. The grant will be used for funding non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and art supporters in Davidson County. The grant period is from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.