RESOLUTION RS2017-980

A resolution accepting a STOP, Fatality Review Technical Assistance 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 Office of Family Safety, to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $264,000.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes; 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 STOP, Fatality Review Technical Assistance Grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, in an amount not to exceed $264,000.00 and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the office of Family Safety, to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes, 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 Family Safety 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, Kevin Rhoten

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety, Beer, and Regulated Beverages Committee
Introduced:	December 5, 2017
Adopted:	December 5, 2017
Approved:	December 6, 2017
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