RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-1679

A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the City of Franklin, Tennessee, for the distribution of state grant funds to assist with investigations of internet crimes against children.

WHEREAS, pursuant to State of Tennessee Grant GG1133845, accepted by the Metropolitan Council as RS2010-1410 on October 5, 2010, the Metropolitan Government has agreed to distribute a portion of grant funds to surrounding Middle Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) agencies; and,

WHEREAS, these funds are to be used for equipment, training, and travel related to ICAC investigations; and,
WHEREAS, the Franklin Police Department qualifies to receive a portion of the state ICAC grant funds; and,

WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, establishes terms for the distribution of ICAC funds to the City of Franklin; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this resolution be adopted.

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

Section 1. That the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Police Department, and the City of Franklin, Tennessee, for the distribution of state grant funds to assist with investigations of internet crimes against children, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That this resolution shall become effective 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: June 7, 2011
Adopted: June 7, 2011
Approved: June 8, 2011
By: mayor's signature