Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2023-2265

• File #: RS2023-2265
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/7/2023
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 6/20/2023
• Final action: 6/20/2023
• Title: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from Greenways for Nashville to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to raise funds for improvements to 30 greenway trailhead and signage sites on the Cumberland River, Mill Creek, Richland Creek, and Seven Mile Creek greenways.
• Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen

Date	Action By	Action
6/23/2023	Mayor	approved
6/20/2023	Metropolitan Council	adopted
6/20/2023	Public Facilities, Arts, and Culture Committee	approved
6/20/2023	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
6/13/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from Greenways for Nashville to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to raise funds for improvements to 30 greenway trailhead and signage sites on the Cumberland River, Mill Creek, Richland Creek, and Seven Mile Creek greenways.

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WHEREAS, Greenways for Nashville have awarded an in-kind grant with an estimated value of $270,000 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to raise funds for improvements to 30 greenway trailhead and signage sites on the Cumberland River, Mill Creek, Richland Creek, and Seven Mile Creek greenways; 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 Greenways for Nashville, with an estimated value of $270,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to raise funds for improvements to 30 greenway trailhead and signage sites on the Cumberland River, Mill Creek, Richland Creek, and Seven Mile Creek greenways, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                     That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation 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 from Greenways for Nashville to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation with an estimated value of $270,000 with no cash match required. This grant will provide improvements to 30 greenway trailhead and signage sites on the Cumberland River, Mill Creek, Richland Creek, and Seven Mile Creek Greenways. There is no grant period. This was approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation at its May 9, 2023 meeting.