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 three thousand five hundred forty six dollars and eighty four cents ($3,546.84) 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 three thousand five hundred forty six dollars and eighty four cents ($3,546.84), a copy of the grant approval letter is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2: That the sum of three thousand five hundred forty six dollars and eighty four cents ($3,546.84) 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: Jim Shulman, David Briley, Tony Derryberry

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	July 16, 2002
Passed First Reading:	July 16, 2002
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Passed Second Reading:	August 6, 2002
Passed Third Reading:	August 20, 2002
Approved:	August 21, 2002
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