A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to prepare a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $104,429 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to prepare a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to mitigate losses from natural hazards; and,

WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds from the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $33,581; and,

WHEREAS, it is to benefit the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.

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

Section 1. That the grant by and between the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in an amount not to exceed $104,429 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to prepare a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized the execute the same.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

Section 3. 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: Adam Dread, Brenda Gilmore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	August 17, 2004
Adopted:	August 17, 2004
Approved:	August 18, 2004
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