RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-247

A resolution appropriating the amount of $2,673,149 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment, and for making repairs to buildings for various departments of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

Be it resolved by the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 200,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of building repairs for General Services.

Section 2: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 137,500 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of computer hardware and software for JIS.

Section 3: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 40,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of law books and office equipment for Legal.

Section 4: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 413,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of books, maintenance and custodial equipment, computers and equipment for Libraries.

Section 5: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 42,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of emergency vehicles for Mayor - Emergency Management.

Section 6: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 163,584 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of building repairs for Metro Action Commission

Section 7: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 695,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of ball field equipment, playground equipment, office equipment, sports lighting and equipment, maintenance equipment, gym floor repairs, roof repairs, gym equipment, computer equipment and radios for Parks.

Section 8: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 525,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of trucks, rolling stock and computer equipment for Public Works.

Section 9: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 300,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of building renovations and building repairs for Sheriff.

Section 10: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 103,145 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of cemetery monuments, building repairs, audiovisual equipment, furnishings and fixtures, office equipment and playground equipment for Social Services.

Section 11: There is hereby appropriated the sum of $ 53,920 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of computer equipment and imaging system for Trustee.

Section 12: As required by Ordinance No. 086-1534, information justifying the appropriations is set forth in the "General Fund Reserve Fund (4% Fund) Information Sheets" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 13: Where applicable, the Purchasing Agent shall procure the equipment or repairs specified in the attachments in accordance with the established purchasing procedures; provided that purchases of computer equipment and software hereunder shall be based upon a recommendation from the appropriate department and the Director of Information Services.

Section 14: The Director of Finance may schedule acquisitions authorized herein to ensure an appropriate balance in the Fund.

Section 15: This resolution 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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Parks & Libraries Committee
Health, Hospitals & Social Services Committee
Public Safety Committee
Public Works Committee
Introduced: June 20, 2000
Deferred: June 20, 2000
Adopted: July 18, 2000
Approved: July 25, 2000
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