A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the COPS in schools program.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County previously entered into a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice for the COPS in schools program, which Grant Agreement was approved by Council; and,

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend that Grant Agreement to extend the grant until February 28, 2006, during which time the remaining grant funds may be utilized, a copy of which Amendment 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.

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

Section 1. That the Amendment to the grant by and between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the COPS in schools program, a copy of which Amendment 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: Rip Ryman, Diane Neighbors, Lynn Williams

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	May 17, 2005
Adopted:	May 17, 2005
Approved:	May 19, 2005
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