RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-38

A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the City of Knoxville, acting by and through the Knoxville Police Department, regarding participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

WHEREAS, the City of Knoxville, acting by and through the Knoxville Police Department (hereinafter “KPD”), is the lead agency which administers and operates the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children (hereinafter “ICAC”) Task Force; and,

WHEREAS, the agreement allows the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (hereinafter “MNPD”), to join the ICAC Task Force for the primary purpose of investigating internet crimes against children; and,

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the MNPD, will benefit from resources, training, and technical assistance; and the City of Knoxville, acting by and through the KPD, will benefit from the investigative support provided by the MNPD pursuant to this intergovernmental agreement; and,

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the MNPD, and the City of Knoxville, acting by and through the KPD, desire to enter into this intergovernmental agreement; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this intergovernmental agreement be accepted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1: That the intergovernmental agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the MNPD, and the City of Knoxville, acting by and through the KPD, regarding participation in the ICAC Task Force, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

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, Doug Pardue

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	November 3, 2015
Adopted:	November 3, 2015
Approved:	November 5, 2015
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