A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for a firefighter wellness program.

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,223,650 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for a firefighter wellness program; and,

WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds from the Metropolitan Government in an amount of $305,912; 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 U.S. Department of Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $1,223,650 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for a firefighter wellness program, 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 is to be appropriated to the Fire 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

Attachment on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	December 20, 2005
Deferred:	December 20, 2005
Adopted:	January 17, 2006
Approved:	January 18, 2006
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