RESOLUTION RS2017-879

A resolution approving Amendment Two(a) to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to support the provision of mental health services and criminal justice system advocacy to victims of violent crime.

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, entered into a grant agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, to support the provision of mental health services and criminal justice system advocacy to victims of violent crime approved by RS2015-1543; and,

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement by increasing the award by $550,672.00 from $656,245.00 to $1,206,917.00, increasing the cash match by $137,668.00 from $164,061.00 to 301,729.00 and extending the contract end date to June 30, 2020, a copy of which amendment two(a) attached hereto; and,

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

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

Section 1. That amendment two(a) to the grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to support the provision of mental health services and criminal justice system advocacy to victims of violent crime, a copy of which amendment two(a) 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: Tanaka Vercher, Mary Carolyn Roberts

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee
Introduced:	September 19, 2017
Adopted:	September 19, 2017
Approved:	September 20, 2017
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