RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-669

A resolution approving an application for a Regional Training Center Grant for the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (GREAT) from the U.S. Department of Justice to provide training and certification of officers.

Whereas, the U.S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for a Regional Training Center Grant for the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (GREAT) to provide training and certification of officers, with an award of $282,331.00 with no cash 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 and submitted.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the application for a Regional Training Center Grant for the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (GREAT), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same, and said application is authorized to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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:	March 17, 2009
Adopted:	March 17, 2009
Approved:	March 19, 2009
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