RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-143

A resolution approving an application and accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to enhance the Nashville Port-Wide Area and maritime infrastructure to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from threats or acts of terrorism.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Metropolitan Government’s grant application, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Metropolitan Government a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,000,046.00 with no cash match required to enhance the Nashville Port-Wide Area and maintain infrastructure to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism; 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 application and grant agreement by and between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,046.00, to enhance the Nashville Port-Wide Area and maritime infrastructure to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism, a copies of which grant application and agreement are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Office of Emergency Management based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

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, Bo Mitchell

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	February 7, 2012
Adopted:	February 7, 2012
Approved:	February 9, 2012
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