File #: RS2023-2255    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Withdrawn
File created: 6/8/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/15/2023 Final action: 8/15/2023
Title: A resolution approving a limited revocable license agreement between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Cosecha Community Development to create, operate, and maintain a community garden on the west side of the Woodbine Clinic to utilize Metro property that is under-utilized or unused.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse, Ginny Welsch
Attachments: 1. Agreement Exhibit

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A resolution approving a limited revocable license agreement between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Cosecha Community Development to create, operate, and maintain a community garden on the west side of the Woodbine Clinic to utilize Metro property that is under-utilized or unused.

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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the Cosecha Community Development and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to create, operate, and maintain a community garden on the west side of the Woodbine Clinic to utilize Metro property that is under-utilized or unused; and, 

WHEREAS, Cosecha Community Development and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, have entered into a limited revocable license agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to create, operate, and maintain a community garden on the west side of the Woodbine Clinic to utilize Metro property that is under- utilized or unused; and,  

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this limited revocable license agreement be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the limited revocable license agreement between Cosecha Community Development and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to create, operate, and maintain a community garden on the west side of the Woodbine Clinic to utilize Metro property that is under-utilized or unused, 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.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution approves a limited revocable license agreement between the Metropolitan Board of Health and Cosecha Community Development to create, operate, and maintain a community garden on the west side of the Woodbine Clinic to utilize Metro property that is under-utilized or unused.

 

Pursuant to the license agreement, Cosecha Community Development agrees to create a community garden in the fenced-in area on the west side of the clinic building at 224 Oriel Avenue. No fees will be charged by Cosecha unless first obtaining written permission from Metro Health. Cosecha agrees to maintain the property in a near and orderly condition and to store bulk gardening materials out of public sight at the rear of the garden. Metro Health agrees to allow Cosecha to access the site pursuant to a revocable license agreement for the purpose of developing, managing, and operating a community garden and educational programs in compliance with all Metro rules, regulations, and policies.

 

The term of the license begins upon approval of all parties and filing with the Metropolitan Clerk. The initial license term will end 24 months from the beginning date.

 

Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.