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Agenda Item 
VIII. G.  Resolution 2026 -08, a Resolution Authorizing the City of Athens, Tennessee to 
Accept Grant Funding from the Tennessee Department of Health to Update Signage 
at Heritage Park 
 
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 an amount not to exceed 
$10,000. 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 update various signs at Heritage Park 
including a new entrance sign, rules and regulations signs for the basketball court, playground, and 
baseball/softball field, as well as a new informational sign that describes the rich history of Heritage 
Park. These signs will enhance the user experience and complement the park’s recent renovations. 
Installation of the signs will be performed by the Parks & Recreation 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 -08 to accept grant 
funding as presented. 
 
Affected Departments 
Parks & Recreation