A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the purchase of domestic preparedness public safety equipment.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County previously entered into a Grant Agreement with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of domestic preparedness public safety equipment which agreement was approved by Resolution No. 2003-115; and,

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend that Grant Agreement to extend the term of the grant until December 30, 2005, a copy of which Amendment 1 is attached hereto; and,

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

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

Section 1. That Amendment 1 to the grant by and between the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for the purchase of domestic preparedness public safety equipment, a copy of which Amendment 1 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 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: Diane Neighbors, Rip Ryman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	January 18, 2005
Adopted:	January 18, 2005
Approved:	January 19, 2005
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