RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1275

A resolution accepting a National Emergency Grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Career Advancement Center, to establish programs and deliver services to create temporary jobs to assist in the clean-up and restoration efforts as a result of severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes (LW09F101DWNEG10).

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, has awarded a National Emergency Grant in an amount not to exceed $129,855.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Career Advancement Center, to establish programs and deliver services to create temporary jobs to assist in the clean-up and restoration efforts as a result of severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes; 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 National Emergency Grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in an amount not to exceed $129,855.00, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Career Advancement Center, to establish programs and deliver services to create temporary jobs to assist in the clean-up and restoration efforts as a result of severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes, 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 Nashville Career Advancement Center 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 Personnel Committee
Introduced:	July 20, 2010
Adopted:	July 20, 2010
Approved:	July 23, 2010
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