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A resolution approving an agreement between the U. S. Small Business Administration and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to strengthen and expand small business development in the local area.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, wishes to enter into an agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration to strengthen and expand small business development in the local area; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement by and between the U. S. Small Business Administration and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to strengthen and expand small business development in the local area, a copy of which agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. 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 approves a Strategic Alliance Memorandum between the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) and the Nashville Public Library (NPL) for the purpose of expanding small business development in the local area.
Pursuant to this agreement, the SBA will provide information, resources, publications, and more to NPL. NPL agrees to cooperate with SBA partners, disseminate information, and make available SBA resources to the public. The term of the agreement is two years from the date of signature and may be terminated earlier by either party upon 30 days written notice. There is no long-term budget impact to NPL for participation in this agreement.