A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services 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 Department of Human Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $951,189.00 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 $490,007.00; 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 Department of Human Services in an amount not to exceed $951,189.00 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: Rip Ryman, Ginger Hausser Pepper

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	July 17, 2007
Adopted:	July 17, 2007
Approved:	July 23, 2007
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