RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1353

A resolution approving an application for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, is accepting applications for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant with an award of $7,200.00.00 with a required cash match of $1,800.00 to increase safety and efficient handling of hazardous materials in transportation incidents; 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 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant with an award of $7,200.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Office of Emergency Management is authorized to submit said application to the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.

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

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	January 20, 2015
Adopted:	January 20, 2015
Approved:	January 27, 2015
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