RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-17

A resolution accepting a grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Fire Department, to purchase computer equipment and software for fire inspectors to conduct inspections and generate violation reports in the field.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security has awarded a grant and an amendments package to the grant in an amount not to exceed $240,900.00 with a required cash match of $60,225.00 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Fire Department, to purchase computer equipment and software for fire inspectors to conduct inspections and generate violation reports in the field; 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 United States Department of Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $240,900.00 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Fire Department, to purchase computer equipment and software for fire inspectors to conduct inspections and generate violation reports in the field, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan 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: Bo Mitchell, Sean McGuire

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Public Safety Committee
Introduced: October 4, 2011
Adopted: October 4, 2011
Approved: October 6, 2011
By: mayor's signature