RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1082

A resolution accepting an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to provide an evacuation chair to be used to take a disabled person down stairs in the event of an emergency.

WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, has awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in an amount not to exceed $2,394.45 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to provide an evacuation chair to be used to take a disabled person down stairs in the event of an emergency; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of 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 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, by and between the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, in an amount not to exceed $2,394.45, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to provide an evacuation chair to take a disabled person down stairs in the event of an emergency, 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 State Trial Courts 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: Ronnie Steine

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	December 15, 2009
Adopted:	December 15, 2009
Approved:	December 18, 2009
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