RESOLUTION RS2017-805

A resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Emergency Communications District for Nashville and Davidson County and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for provision of services and reimbursement of costs pertaining to Enhanced-911 services.

WHEREAS, the Emergency Communications District for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County (“Emergency Communications District”) was created by Ordinance No. 088-609; and,

WHEREAS, the Emergency Communications District has the powers of a municipality under Tennessee law by virtue of Tennessee Code Annotated section 7-86-106; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government seeks to enter into an agreement with the Emergency Communications District whereby Enhanced-911 services will be provided for the area of the Metropolitan Government for the 2017-2018 fiscal year; and,

WHEREAS, under the agreement, the Metropolitan Government will provide certain services to the Emergency Communications District for the 2017-2018 fiscal year; and,

WHEREAS, under the agreement, the Emergency Communications District will reimburse the Metropolitan Government for certain costs; and,

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-9-101, et seq., grants political subdivisions of Tennessee the authority to enter into interlocal agreements to operate common projects and achieve common objectives subject to the approval of their respective governing bodies or otherwise as provided by law; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government that the agreement be approved.

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

Section 1. That the agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Emergency Communications District for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County for the provision of Enhanced-911 services and reimbursement of costs for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan County Mayor is authorized to execute the same on behalf of the Metropolitan Government.

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: Doug Pardue, John Cooper, Tanaka Vercher

Attachments on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety - Beer & Regulated Beverages Committee
Introduced:	August 1, 2017
Adopted:	August 1, 2017
Approved:	August 7, 2017
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