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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 
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 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE, TO ACCEPT 
GRANT FUNDING FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UPDATE 
SIGNAGE AT HERITAGE PARK. 
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HEREAS, the City of Athens has obtained grant funding for the renovation of Heritage 
Park through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF); and 
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HEREAS, Heritage Park is a park owned and operated by the City of Athens Parks and 
Recreation since 1976; and 
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HEREAS, history, education, nutrition, and exercise are all integral components of 
healthy living; and 
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HEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health provides funding for educational 
projects that promote healthy living; and 
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HEREAS, the City of Athens desires to accept grant funds from the Tennessee 
Department of Health in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) with no local match 
required, to provide for the design, manufacture, and procurement of updated signage for Heritage 
Park. 
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HEREAS, this grant represents a long- term public investment that will promote the 
history of Heritage Park, amenity rules, and exercise facts in support of the physical well-being of 
the community. 
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OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
ATHENS, TENNESSEE, THAT: 
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he Mayor, City Manager, or their designee is hereby authorized to execute and submit all 
necessary documents, agreements, and assurances on behalf of the City of Athens to accept grant 
funding from the Tennessee Department of Health in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for the 
implementation of updated signage at Heritage Park. 
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N MOTION BY ______________________________________________________, 
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ECONDED BY _______________________________________________________, 
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aid Resolution was approved by roll call vote.  
ATTEST: Larry Eaton, Mayor 
Randall Dowling, City Manager 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
Christopher M. Caldwell, City Attorney