RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-560

A resolution accepting a Homeland Security Grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to fund costs related to Homeland Security Preparedness.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, has awarded a Homeland Security Grant in an amount not to exceed $149,270.19 with no cash match required to fund costs related to homeland security preparedness activities; 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, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, in an amount not to exceed $149,270.19, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to fund costs related to Homeland Security Preparedness, a copy of which grant 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 is to be appropriated to the Office of Emergency Management, 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, Doug Pardue

If you would like a copy of the attachment to any ordinance or resolution, please email your request to the Metro Clerk's Office at metro.clerk@nashville.gov

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee
Introduced:	February 21, 2017
Adopted:	February 21, 2017
Approved:	February 23, 2017
By: