RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-52

A resolution accepting a grant 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, for a G.R.E.A.T. (gang resistance education and training) Regional Training Center to provide certification for officers.

Whereas, the United States Department of Justice has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $310,000.00 with no cash match required 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 certification 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 certification for officers, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Police 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: Sean McGuire

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Public Safety Committee
Introduced: October 18, 2011
Adopted: October 18, 2011
Approved: October 20, 2011
By: mayor's signature