RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-887

A resolution accepting a Southeast Regional Training Center 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, to continue implementing the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (G.R.E.A.T.) to elementary and middle school students.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice has awarded a Southeast Regional Training Center Grant in an amount not to exceed $325,000.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to continue implementing the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (G.R.E.A.T.) to elementary and middle school students; 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 Southeast Regional Training Center Grant by and between the United States Department of Justice in an amount not to exceed $325,000.00 and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to continue implementing the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (G.R.E.A.T.) to elementary and middle school students, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, 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: Ronnie Steine, Doug Pardue

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	November 5, 2013
Adopted:	November 5, 2013
Approved:	November 6, 2013
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