RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-548

A resolution approving an application for the LE Grant from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for the investigation of prescription drug diversion cases.

WHEREAS, the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators is accepting applications for the LE Grant, with an award of $10,000.00 with no match required; and,

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

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

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 LE Grant, with an award of $10,000.00, for the investigation of prescription drug diversion cases, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is authorized to submit said application to the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators.

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: Karen Bennett, Jim Forkum

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	November 18, 2008
Adopted:	November 18, 2008
Approved:	November 24, 2008
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