RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-166

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of the District Attorney General, to provide prosecutorial resources to identify, review, and coordinate the prosecution of serious gun-related crimes.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $90,652.00 with no match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of the District Attorney General, to provide prosecutorial resources to identify, review, and coordinate the prosecution of serious gun-related crimes; 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 Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in an amount not to exceed $90,652.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of the District Attorney General, to provide prosecutorial resources to identify, review, and coordinate the prosecution of serious gun-related crimes, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Office of the District Attorney General, 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
Introduced: February 21, 2012
Adopted: February 21, 2012
Approved: February 23, 2012
By: mayor's signature