RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-129

A resolution approving an application for a grant for three fire prevention and awareness programs from the United States Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for a grant for three fire prevention and awareness programs, with an award of $635,610.00, and a match of $158,903.00; 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 a grant for three fire prevention and awareness programs, with an award of $635,610.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department is authorized to submit said application to the United States Department of Homeland Security.

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: Erik Cole, Michael Craddock

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