RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-374

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to reduce litter along county, state, and interstate highways within the Metropolitan Nashville - Davidson County area.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $154,600.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to reduce litter along county, state, and interstate highways within the Metropolitan Nashville - Davidson County area; 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 Transportation, in an amount not to exceed $154,600.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to reduce litter along county, state, and interstate highways within the Metropolitan Nashville - Davidson County area, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, based on 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: John Cooper, Doug Pardue, Sharon Hurt

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Public Safety Committee
Introduced: September 20, 2016
Adopted: September 20, 2016
Approved: September 21, 2016
By: Mayor's signature

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