ORDINANCE NO. O98-1302

ENACTED 08/18/1998

ORDINANCE NO. O98-1302

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY, ACTING THROUGH THE STATE TRIAL COURTS FOR THE "DRUG DOCKET: JUSTICE AND THERAPY" PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, has awarded Grant No. 99DG068 in an amount not to exceed three hundred ninety-five thousand three hundred twelve ($395,312) to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the state trial courts for the Drug Docket: Justice and Therapy Program; and

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. That the grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the state trial courts for the Drug Docket: Justice and Therapy Program, in an amount not to exceed three hundred ninety-five thousand three hundred twelve ($395,312), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan County Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

SECTION 2. That the sum of fifty two thousand seven hundred eight dollars ($52,708) be provided for the purpose of providing the Metropolitan Government’s matching share for the program.

SECTION 3. That any amendments to this grant shall be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.