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A resolution approving an application for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, is accepting applications for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant with an award of $474,455.00 with no cash match required to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant with an award of $474,455.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs.
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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an application for a Victim of Crime Act (“VOCA”) grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”).
If awarded, this grant would fund counselors and victim advocate positions as well as program supplies and travel.
If awarded, the grant amount is $474,455 with no cash match required.