RESOLUTION RS2017-947
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for the continuance of the enhanced DUI enforcement initiative to reduce traffic fatalities attributed to impaired drivers through aggressive enforcement.
WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, has awarded a grant in the amount of $402,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for the continuance of the enhanced DUI enforcement initiative to reduce traffic fatalities attributed to impaired drivers through aggressive enforcement; 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, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $402,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for the continuance of the enhanced DUI enforcement initiative to reduce traffic fatalities attributed to impaired drivers through aggressive enforcement, a copy of which 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 be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department 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: Tanaka Vercher, Mary Carolyn Roberts
Attachments on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY |
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Referred to: | Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee |
Introduced: | November 7, 2017 |
Adopted: | November 7, 2017 |
Approved: | November 8, 2017 |
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