RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-726

A resolution approving an application for a Family Justice Center Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for funding for a Family Justice Center Site Coordinator to provide assistance with the planning, development, and establishment of a Family Justice Center in Davidson County.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, is accepting applications for the Family Justice Center Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) with an award of $240,000.00; and,

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County 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 Metropolitan Government’s application for a Family Justice Center Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) with an award of $240,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Office of the Mayor is authorized to submit said application to the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs.

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: Karen Bennett, Lonnell Matthews

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	June 18, 2013
Adopted:	June 18, 2013
Approved:	June 19, 2013
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