RESOLUTION NO. RS2014-1068

A resolution approving an application for a STOP Violence Against Women Program Grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to train employees of the Metropolitan Government and their allies in the criminal and civil justice systems in Davidson County who have any interaction with a domestic or sexual violence victim.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, is accepting applications for a STOP Violence Against Women Program Grant, with an award of $44,285.40 with no cash match required; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government 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 STOP Violence Against Women Program Grant, with an award of $44,285.40, a copy of which grant application is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the State Trial Courts are authorized to submit said application to the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration.

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: Ronnie Steine, Doug Pardue

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	May 6, 2014
Adopted:	May 6, 2014
Approved:	May 8, 2014
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