RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-252

A resolution approving an application for a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department to support fire and arson investigation, forensic investigation, equipment, and specialty training.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, with an award of $183,930.00 and a required cash match of $9,196.00; 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 application for a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, with an award of $183,930.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department is authorized to submit said application to the United States Department of Homeland Security.

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

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	June 7, 2016
Adopted:	June 7, 2016
Approved:	June 8, 2016
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