RESOLUTION NO. RS2014-1318

A resolution approving an application for a Disproportionate Minority Contact Grant from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Juvenile Court, to create an Elementary Education Service Coordinator position for elementary school students who are at risk of out of school suspension.

WHEREAS, the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth is accepting applications for a Disproportionate Minority Contact Grant with an award of $99,500.00 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 the Disproportionate Minority Contact Grant with an estimated award of $99,500.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Juvenile Court is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth.

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: Bill Pridemore, Buddy Baker, Erica Gilmore

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	December 16, 2014
Adopted:	December 16, 2014
Approved:	December 17, 2014
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