A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the bulletproof vest partnership.

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $36,832.80 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the bulletproof vest partnership, and a required match of $36,832.80; and,

WHEREAS, the proceeds of the grant are to be shared, and matching funds are to be borne, by the Metropolitan Police Department, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Davidson County Juvenile Court, and Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department, as specified in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein; 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 U.S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the bulletproof vest partnership, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Police Department, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Davidson County Juvenile Court, and Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department, as specified on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, 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: Erik Cole, Emily Evans

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee Parks, Library and Recreation Committee
Introduced:	December 18, 2007
Adopted:	December 18, 2007
Approved:	December 21, 2007
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