Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee
TL;DR
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to approve several grant contracts primarily supporting youth services, language education, and community programs through the Nashville Public Library and Parks Department. The committee also discussed resuming the hiring process for the Nashville Office of Entertainment executive director and considered a greenway conservation easement.
Key Decisions
- Oasis Center Youth Program Funding Passed
- English as a Second Language Class Grants Passed
- Child Nutrition Program Grant for Community Centers Passed
- Changing Table Installation at Green Hills Library Passed
- Resume Hiring for Entertainment Office Director Passed
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 appropriating $30,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. to provide services that help youth grow, thrive, and create positive change in their lives and our community.Resolution
- 2. A resolution appropriating $250,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. to provide college access services for the Power Youth Program.Resolution
- 3. A resolution appropriating $120,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and The Branch of Nashville, Inc. to provide English as a Second Language classes.Resolution
- 4. A resolution appropriating $240,011.04 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Nashville International Center for Empowerment to provide English as a Second Language Classes.Resolution
- 5. A resolution approving a grant application from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the purchase and installation of a powered, adult-sized changing table in the single occupancy restroom of the Green Hills Branch Library.Resolution
- 6. A resolution accepting 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
- 7. A resolution calling for the Mayor’s Office and the Metropolitan Government to immediately resume the hiring process of the executive director for the Nashville Office of Entertainment.Resolution
- Bills on Second Reading
- 8. An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Beazer Homes, LLC for greenway improvements at 0 Kemp Drive (Parcel No. 087100B90000CO) (Proposal No. 2025M-044AG-001).Bill
- Chair Report / Updates