RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1238

A resolution approving an application for a Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the United States Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice is accepting applications for a Forensic Science Improvement Grant, with an award of $128,731.00 with no cash match required, to provide quality forensic technical training and supplies to current and new forensic employees of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Identification Unit; 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 Metropolitan Government’s application for a Forensic Science Improvement Grant, with an award of $128,731.00, to provide quality forensic technical training and supplies to current and new forensic employees of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Identification Unit, 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 United States 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: Ronnie Steine, Buddy Baker

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	June 1, 2010
Adopted:	June 1, 2010
Approved:	June 2, 2010
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