RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1472

A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for a G.R.E.A.T. (gang resistance education and training) Regional Training Center to provide training for officers.

Whereas, the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 with no cash match required for a G.R.E.A.T. (gang resistance education and training) Regional Training Center to provide training for officers; 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 grant by and between the U.S. Department of Justice in an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for a G.R.E.A.T. (gang resistance education and training) Regional Training Center to provide training for officers, a copy of which 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 Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, based on 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: 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:	December 7, 2010
Adopted:	December 7, 2010
Approved:	December 13, 2010
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