RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-437

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, for the provision of interpreter/translation services for court hearings which involve individuals with limited English proficiency.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $36,625.00 with a required cash match of $4,069.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, for the provision of interpreter/translation services for court hearings which involve individuals with limited English proficiency; 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, Administrative Office of the Courts, in an amount not to exceed $36,625.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, for the provision of interpreter/translation services for court hearings which involve individuals with limited English proficiency, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Davidson County 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: John Cooper

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	November 15, 2016
Adopted:	November 15, 2016
Approved:	November 16, 2016
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