Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee
TL;DR
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to discuss several funding and partnership resolutions for Nashville's public services. Key items included library programming support and a new park development project that focuses on accessibility for all community members.
Key Decisions
- Library Equipment Purchasing Agreement with Demco, Inc. Passed
- Funding for Black Lemonade Afterschool Programming Passed
- BlueCross Healthy Places Grant for Accessible Park Development Passed
- West Riverfront Amphitheater Management Agreement Second Reading (Pending Final Approval)
Agenda
- Public Comment
- Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
- Resolutions
- 1. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Demco, Inc., for the purchase of furniture, equipment and supplies for the Nashville Public Library.Resolution
- 2. A resolution appropriating a total of $174,796.00 from the Nashville Public Library to Black Lemonade for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.Resolution
- 3. A resolution approving an application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the development of a Miracle League field to be fully integrated with amenities to serve visitors of all ages regardless of physical or mental abilities at Cedar Hill Park.Resolution
- Bills on Second Reading
- 4. An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Nashville Riverfront Amphitheater, LLC, an affiliate of Opry Entertainment Group, relating to management, operation, and maintenance of the West Riverfront Amphitheater and supporting grounds and buildings.Bill
- Chair Report / Updates