A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for a highway safety initiative by the Metropolitan Police Department.

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $800,076.37 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for a highway safety initiative by the Metropolitan Police Department; 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 Transportation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for a highway safety initiative by the Metropolitan Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $800,076.37, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Police Department, 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: Buck Dozier, Amanda McClendon, Vivian Wilhoite

Attachment on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	November 15, 2005
Adopted:	November 15, 2005
Approved:	November 17, 2005
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