Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Agenda

1. Public Comment
2. 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.
3. Resolutions
4. 1. A resolution approving an application for a Beaman Park Protection grant from the Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund to The Conservation Fund (TCF) in partnership with Metro Nashville Parks to acquire approximately 308 acres adjoining Alvin G. Beaman Park in Davidson County to add a unique urban wilderness within the City of Nashville.
   Resolution
5. 2. A resolution accepting a Project Diabetes grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers’ Market, to utilize the Fresh Bucks Program to provide nutrition support for the community by doubling every Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollar spent with one of the market’s farmers for healthy food options.
   Resolution
6. 3. A resolution approving amendment two to a grant contract with Why We Can’t Wait, Inc. for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.
   Resolution
7. 4. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to support expenses for the current improvement project on Centennial Park’s North side.
   Resolution
8. 5. A resolution approving amendment three to the Centennial Park Master Plan Support Grant from The Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to support the implementation of the Centennial Park Master Plan.
   Resolution
9. 6. A resolution approving an application for a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children attending after school programs at 17 community center locations.
   Resolution
10. Bills on Second Reading
11. 7. 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
12. 8. An ordinance amending section 2.154.010.B of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by changing the Council member representation on the Greenway and Open Space Commission.
    Bill
13. Chair Report / Updates
14. Arts Commission Presentation - Ashley Bachelder