RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1304

A resolution approving an application for the Children Exposed to Violence Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for data collection, analysis, and development of a program targeting the effects on children of being exposed to violence.

WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for the Children Exposed to Violence Grant, with an award of $159,984.00 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 Metropolitan Government’s application for the Children Exposed to Violence Grant, with an award of $159,984.00, for data collection, analysis, and development of a program targeting the effects on children of being exposed to violence, 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 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: Buddy Baker, Ronnie Steine

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	July 20, 2010
Adopted:	July 20, 2010
Approved:	July 23, 2010
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