RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-18

A resolution approving an application for a Regional Training Center Grant for the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (GREAT) from the United States Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide training and certification of officers.

Whereas, the United States Department of Justice is accepting applications for a Regional Training Center Grant for the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (GREAT) to provide training and certification of officers, with an award of $310,000.00 with no cash match required; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

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

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

Section 1. That the application for a Regional Training Center Grant for the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (GREAT) with an award of $310,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is authorized to submit said application to the United States Department of Justice.

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: 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
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