RESOLUTION NO. RS2003-1461

A resolution approving an application for a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Department of Fire to purchase automatic personal respirators to better equip personnel in the event of a bio/chemical terrorist attack.

Whereas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications for the FEMA Fire Act Grant with an award amount of $203,000 to purchase automatic personal respirators to better equip personnel in the event of a bio/chemical terrorist attack; and,

Whereas, the Metropolitan Department of Fire is eligible to participate in the grant program; and,

Whereas, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted; and,

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

Section 1. That the Department of Fire’s application for the FEMA Fire Act Grant for a grant award amount of $203,000, to purchase automatic personal respirators to better equip personnel in the event of a bio/chemical terrorist attack, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby approved.

Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Craig Jenkins, Bettye Balthrop

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	May 20, 2003
Adopted:	May 20, 2003
Approved:	May 21, 2003
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