An ordinance approving a contract for the performance of juvenile detention services by the juvenile court of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County on the behalf of the juvenile court seeks to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, to provide juvenile detention services for remuneration; and

WHEREAS, the juvenile court of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County has been providing these services without remuneration; and

WHEREAS, under the agreement, the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, will reimburse the Metropolitan Government in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the provision of juvenile detention services pursuant to the terms of the agreement (the “Agreement”), which is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated into this ordinance; and

WHEREAS, approval of the agreement is in the best interests of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County.

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

Section 1. The Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, attached as Exhibit “A”, is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same on behalf of the Metropolitan Government.

Section 2. That any amendment to the Agreement must be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council receiving at least 21 affirmative votes.

Section 3. 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: Brenda Gilmore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	August 17, 2004
Passed First Reading:	August 17, 2004
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Passed Second Reading:	September 21, 2004
Passed Third Reading:	October 5, 2004
Approved:	October 6, 2004
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