RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-54

A resolution approving amendment one to 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, for equipment to enhance the safety of firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards.

WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security previously entered into a grant agreement with The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, for equipment to enhance the safety of firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards approved by RS2010-1249; and,

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement to extend the end date to October 22, 2011, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one be approved.

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

Section 1. That amendment one to the grant by and between the U. S. Department of Homeland Security and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, for equipment to enhance the safety of firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

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: 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
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