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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
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Whereas, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit; 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 Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, 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 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.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a grant in the amount of $1,200,000 from the State Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to continue funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. This grant will fund ICAC investigator positions, as well as equipment and training expenses. There is no local cash match required for this grant. The term of the grant is from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026.