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Agenda Item 
VIII. F.  Approve Resolution 2026 -07, a Resolution Authorizing the City of Athens, 
Tennessee to Accept Grant Funding from the Tennessee Department of Health to 
Create a Healthy Living Trail at the Mayfield Stormwater Project Site 
 
Overview 
The city applied for and received 100% grant funding from the Policy, Systems, and Environmental 
Change Grant program from the Tennessee Department of Health in the amount of $15,000. One 
of the purposes of this grant program is to install educational resources in the city’s park system. 
Specifically, the city will use the grant funds to  design, fabricate, and install various educational 
signs as part of the Mayfield Stormwater project  located at the corner of Ingleside Avenue and 
Forrest Avenue. The signs will illustrate how farming, nutrition, clean water, and physical activity 
contribute to healthy living. These signs will enhance the user experience. Installation of the signs 
will be performed by the Public Works Department. 
 
Following discussion during the February 9, 2026 work session, the consensus was to place this 
item on the February 17, 2026 regular session consent agenda for approval. 
 
Action to Consider 
Motion, second, and majority vote are needed to approve Resolution 2026 -07 to accept grant 
funding as presented.  
 
Affected Departments 
Public Works Department