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 development of an exercise program that encompasses all aspects of homeland security (No. Z-04-019754-01).

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County previously entered into a Grant Agreement with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the development of an exercise program that encompasses all aspects of homeland security, which agreement was approved by Resolution No. 2003-114; and,

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend that Grant Agreement and extend the term of the grant until July 31, 2006, 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 Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for the development of an exercise program that encompasses all aspects of homeland security, 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 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: Amanda McClendon, Buck Dozier

Attachment on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	March 21, 2006
Deferred:	March 21, 2006
Adopted:	April 4, 2006
Approved:	April 6, 2006
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