2026 3 9 Work Session Packet City Council 1

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13  
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ESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE, 
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE TENNESSEE 
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENT GRANT FOR 
IMPROVEMENTS AT PROF POWERS PARK (BRODY ELLIS FIELD). 
WHEREAS, the City of Athens desires to improve and preserve public recreational 
facilities for the health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and 
WHEREAS, Brody Ellis Field at Prof Powers Park is a long- standing community 
recreational asset and supports McMinn County Little League participation, which has 
significantly increased in recent years; and 
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health offers the Healthy Built Environment 
grant opportunity to support projects that promote safe, accessible, and healthy community 
environments; and 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS: 
1. Authorization to Apply. The City Council hereby authorizes the City of Athens to submit an
application to the Tennessee Department of Health for the Healthy Built Environment  grant
for improvements at Prof Powers Park – Brody Ellis Field, in the amount of $80,000.
2. D
esignation of Authorized Representative. The Mayor and/or City Manager or a designee,
is hereby designated as the City’s authorized representative to execute and submit the grant
application, certifications, assurances, contracts, and any other documents required in
connection with the grant, and to take all actions necessary to carry out  the intent of this
Resolution.
3. P
roject Scope. The intended scope of work includes, but is not limited to: replacement of
fencing; infield and outfield drainage and grading improvements; construction/installation of
metal roofs to cover dugouts; and removal and replacement of the concessions/scorekeep ers
building, subject to grant requirements, procurement requirements, and final project budget.
4. B
udget and Compliance.  Any grant award accepted pursuant to this Resolution shall be
administered in accordance with applicable grant conditions, City policies, and state and
federal requirements. The City’s local share, if any is required by the grant, shall be addressed
through the City’s budgeting process and in accordance with applicable law.
ON MOTION BY 
SECONDED BY  
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aid Resolution was approved by roll call vote on the DD day of Month, YYYY. 
ATTEST: Larry Eaton, Mayor 
Randall Dowling, City Manager 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
Christopher M. Caldwell, City Attorney 
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