File #: RS2023-2134    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/21/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/2/2023 Final action: 5/2/2023
Title: A resolution accepting an Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for American Baptist College Historic Building Improvements and a Civil Rights Walking Tour.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Brett Withers, Sharon Hurt, Burkley Allen, Zulfat Suara, Kyonzte Toombs
Attachments: 1. Exhibit

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A resolution accepting an Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for American Baptist College Historic Building Improvements and a Civil Rights Walking Tour.  

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WHEREAS, HUD has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $796,812.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for American Baptist College Historic Building Improvements and a Civil Rights Walking Tour; 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 Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding grant by and between the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $796,812.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission, to provide funding for American Baptist College Historic Building Improvements and a Civil Rights Walking Tour, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved. 

Section 2.                     That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Historical 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

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This resolution accepts an Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Metropolitan Nashville Historical Commission in an amount not to exceed $796,812 with no cash match required. This grant will provide funding for improvements at four historic buildings at American Baptist College and funding for historical markers, signage, and a Civil Rights Walking Tour. The grant term ends on August 31, 2030.