RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-1589

A resolution accepting a grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, to provide staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER).

WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $3,516,513.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, to provide staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER); 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 Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $3,516,513.00, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, to provide staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER), 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 is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department 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: 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:	April 5, 2011
Adopted:	April 5, 2011
Approved:	April 8, 2011
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