RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-469

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of State, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Election Commission, for the provision of Certified Voting Equipment.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of State, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Election Commission, for the provision of certified voting equipment for the November 4, 2008 election; 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 State, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Election Commission, in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00, for the provision of certified voting equipment for the November 4, 2008 election, 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 Davidson County Election Commission, 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: Frank Harrison, Jim Forkum

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Rules Committee
Introduced:	October 7, 2008
Adopted:	October 7, 2008
Approved:	October 14, 2008
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