RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1503

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide staffing support for at-risk youth utilizing a validated, research informed mental health screening and/or assessment tool to identify potential mental health problems.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,302,999.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide staffing support for at-risk youth utilizing a validated, research informed mental health screening and/or assessment tool to identify potential mental health problems; 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 grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,302,999.00, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide staffing support for at-risk youth utilizing a validated, research informed mental health screening and/or assessment tool to identify potential mental health problems, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized the execute the same.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Juvenile Court, 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: Bill Pridemore, Buddy Baker

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	June 2, 2015
Adopted:	June 2, 2015
Approved:	June 6, 2015
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