A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to enhance the capabilities of first responders for homeland security.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to enhance the capabilities of first responders for homeland security; 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 Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to enhance the capabilities of first responders for homeland security, 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 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: Ginger Hausser, Rip Ryman, Billy Walls

Attachment(s) on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	March 20, 2007
Adopted:	March 20, 2007
Approved:	March 21, 2007
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