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

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $878,009 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce child support program guidelines for children born out of wedlock; and,

WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds in an amount of $452,309; 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 in an amount not to exceed $878,009 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce child support program guidelines for 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 to 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: Diane Neighbors

Attachment on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	September 20, 2005
Adopted:	September 20, 2005
Approved:	September 21, 2005
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