File #: RS2024-689   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/22/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/3/2024 Final action: 9/3/2024
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund a Studio NPL Outreach Coordinator position that encompasses outreach with the community and partnering with various Studio NPL programs including STEM and Mobile Maker program partners.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Ginny Welsch, Sandy Ewing, Burkley Allen, Tasha Ellis, Zulfat Suara, Terry Vo, Brenda Gadd, Kyonzte Toombs
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund a Studio NPL Outreach Coordinator position that encompasses outreach with the community and partnering with various Studio NPL programs including STEM and Mobile Maker program partners. 

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WHEREAS, the Nashville Public Library Foundation, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $84,800.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund a Studio NPL Outreach Coordinator position that encompasses outreach with the community and partnering with various Studio NPL programs including STEM and Mobile Maker program partners; 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 grant by and between the Nashville Public Library Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $84,800.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund a Studio NPL Outreach Coordinator position that encompasses outreach with the community and partnering with various Studio NPL programs including STEM and Mobile Maker program partners, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                     That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Nashville Public Library, 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 a Studio NPL Outreach Coordinator grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to Nashville Public Library (“NPL”) in an amount not to exceed $84,800 with no cash match required. This grant will be used to encompass outreach in the community working with partners for the various Studio NPL programs including STEM and Mobile Maker. The grant end date is June 30, 2025.