Whereas, a community advocate against family violence has coordinated the donation of original paintings and drawings to the Domestic Violence Division of the Metropolitan Police Department; and

Whereas, Brenda Brown has organized a donation of 27 paintings and drawings by local artists, with a total value of $23,900 as detailed in an attachment to this ordinance; and

Whereas, the artwork is being donated to the Metropolitan Police Department for display in the Domestic Violence Division to provide comfort to those who are assisted by the services of that division; and

Whereas, it is deemed to be in the best interest of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and its citizens to accept the donation of this artwork for display in the Domestic Violence Division;

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1. That the donation of 27 pieces of art from local artists valued at $23,900 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the purpose of displaying in the Domestic Violence Division of the Metropolitan Police Department is hereby accepted.

Section 2. 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.

Sponsored by: Craig Jenkins, Bettye Balthrop

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	January 7, 2003
Passed First Reading:	January 7, 2003
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Passed Second Reading:	January 21, 2003
Passed Third Reading:	February 4, 2003
Approved:	February 5, 2003
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