RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-137

A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to enable the implementation of a county-wide risk/lethality program, to create and implement a civil/legal advocacy program for order of protection hearings, and to improve the substance and quality of presentations.

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, previously entered into a grant agreement with the U. S. Department of Justice, to enable the implementation of a county-wide risk/lethality program, to create and implement a civil/legal advocacy program for order of protection hearings, and to improve the substance and quality of presentations approved by RS2015-48; and,

WHEREAS, the parties with to amend the grant agreement by removing Special Condition 48, Statement of Recipient Responsibilities for Implementing the Blueprint for Safety Project, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,

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

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

Section 1. That amendment one to the grant by and between the U. S. Department of Justice and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to enable the implementation of a county-wide risk/lethality program, to create and implement a civil/legal advocacy program for order of protection hearings, and to improve the substance and quality of presentations, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	March 1, 2016
Adopted:	March 1, 2016
Approved:	March 2, 2016
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