File #: RS2022-1677    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/7/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/2/2022 Final action: 8/2/2022
Title: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the next phase of improvements in Warner Parks.
Sponsors: Zulfat Suara, Russ Bradford
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the next phase of improvements in Warner Parks.
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WHEREAS, the Friends of Warner Parks have awarded an in-kind grant in an amount not to exceed $1,571,441.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the next phase of improvements in Warner Parks; 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 Friends of Warner Parks, in an amount not to exceed $1,571,441.00, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the next phase of improvements in Warner Parks, a copy of which in-kind grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Parks 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 accepts an in-kind grant in an amount not to exceed $1,571,441 with no cash match required from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation. This in-kind grant will provide funding for the next phase of improvements in Warner Parks including tree plantings, park entrance gates, nature center operations and support, invasive plant removal and more. These...

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