An ordinance approving a grant in the amount of $1,055.63 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Davidson County Election Commission, from the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Division of Elections, for the purchase of equipment to upgrade the Automated Electoral System.

Whereas, the State of Tennessee through its Department of State, Division of Elections, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,055.63 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Davidson County Election Commission for the express purpose of purchasing a computer and software for the continuation and upgrade of the Automated Electoral System for use by the Davidson County Election Commission; 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 State, Division of Elections, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Davidson County Election Commission, in an amount not to exceed $1,055.63 for the express purpose of purchasing a computer and software for the continuation and upgrade of the Automated Electoral System, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. Any amendments to this grant may be approved by a resolution of the Metropolitan Council with twenty-one (21) affirmative votes.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored By: Lynn Williams, Jim Shulman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	June 18, 2002
Passed First Reading:	June 18, 2002
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Rules & Confirmations Committee
Passed Second Reading:	July 16, 2002
Passed Third Reading:	August 6, 2002
Approved:	August 8, 2002
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