A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce child support program guidelines concerning children born out of wedlock.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $874,959 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce child support program guidelines concerning children born out of wedlock; and,

WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds from the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $450,737; 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 State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, in an amount not to exceed $874,959 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce child support program guidelines concerning children born out of wedlock, 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 Juvenile Court, 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: Brenda Gilmore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	September 21, 2004
Adopted:	September 21, 2004
Approved:	September 22, 2004
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