ORDINANCE NO. BL2000-396

An ordinance approving a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Police Department for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant.

Whereas, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has awarded a paperless, electronic grant in an amount not to exceed sixteen thousand one hundred twenty five dollars and seventy five cents ($16,125.75) to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Police Department for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant; 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 paperless, electronic grant between the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Police Department for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant, in an amount not to exceed sixteen thousand one hundred twenty five dollars and seventy five cents ($16,125.75), a copy of the program description, application and grant approval letter is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the sum of eight thousand sixty two dollars and eighty-eight cents ($8,062.88) be provided for the purpose of providing the Metropolitan Government’s matching share for the program.

Section 3. That amendments to the grant contract referenced herein shall be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council receiving twenty-one affirmative votes.

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

Sponsored by: Eileen Beehan, Tony Derryberry  & Ludye Wallace

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	August 15, 2000
Passed First Reading:	August 15, 2000
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Passed Second Reading:	September 19, 2000
Passed Third Reading:	October 3, 2000
Approved:	October 6, 2000
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