A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for programs to prepare adults for re-entry into the labor force and training for those facing serious barriers to employment (08-09-PY7-209-ADULT).

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $292,198.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for programs to prepare adults for re-entry into the labor force and training for those facing serious barriers to employment; 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 Labor and Workforce Development, in an amount not to exceed $292,198.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for programs to prepare adults for re-entry into the labor force and training for those facing serious barriers to employment, 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 Nashville Career Advancement Center 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: Mike Jameson

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Personnel Committee
Introduced:	August 21, 2007
Adopted:	August 21, 2007
Approved:	August 23, 2007
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