A resolution approving an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice is accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, with an award of $897,864.00; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, it is to benefit the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.

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

Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, with an award of $897,864.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Police Department is authorized to submit said application to the United States Department of Justice.

Section 2. 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 Pepper, Rip Ryman

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

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