RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1423

A resolution accepting a grant between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to enhance the nation’s port and maritime infrastructure to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism.

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Metropolitan Government a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,001,608.00 with no cash match required to enhance the nation’s port and maritime infrastructure to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism; and,

WHEREAS, this agreement also provides that the Metropolitan Government shall administer the grant funds for the benefit of sub-recipients who are awarded portions of the grant funds for specific projects approved by the federal government; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted and approved.

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

Section 1. That the grant by and between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, in an amount not to exceed $1,001,608.00, to enhance the nation’s port and maritime infrastructure to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism, 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 Office of Emergency Management based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

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

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	October 19, 2010
Adopted:	October 19, 2010
Approved:	October 20, 2010
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