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A resolution accepting a Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, to utilize funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.
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Whereas, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, to utilize funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus; 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 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, to utilize funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. This grant award is not to exceed $100,000, with no required local cash match. The grant funding will be used to purchase equipment, provide additional training, and pay overtime for the ICAC Unit to investigate sexual crimes against children. The term of the grant is October 15, 2021 to January 31, 2022.