RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-888

A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, by and through the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, regarding state equipment issued for use by the Terrorism Liaison Officer.

WHEREAS, the intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, by and through the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security, and the Metropolitan Government, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, attached hereto, specifies the parties’ roles and responsibilities with regard to state equipment issued for use by the Terrorism Liaison Officer; and

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-9-104 provides that intergovernmental agreements between the State and political subdivisions of the State may be approved by resolution; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this intergovernmental agreement be approved.

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

Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, by and through the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security, and the Metropolitan Government, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, regarding state equipment issued for use by the Terrorism Liaison Officer, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

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: Edith Taylor Langster, Megan Barry, Karen Bennett

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Public Safety Committee
Introduced: August 18, 2009
Adopted: August 18, 2009
Approved: August 24, 2009
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