RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-440

A resolution approving amendment two 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 wish to amend the grant agreement to utilize unused funds in the amount of $23,950.14 to create a part-time advocate position, a copy of which amendment two is attached hereto; and,

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

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

Section 1. That amendment two 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 utilize unused funds in an amount not to exceed $23,950.14 to create a part-time advocate position, a copy of which amendment two 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: John Cooper, Doug Pardue

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee
Introduced:	November 15, 2016
Adopted:	November 15, 2016
Approved:	November 16, 2016
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