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A resolution approving amendment one to a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, previously entered into a grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime approved by RS2023-2221; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $474,455.00 from $474,455.00 to $948,910.00 and extend the end date to June 30, 2025, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment one to the Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
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 amends a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant agreement from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The Metropolitan Council previously approved this grant through Resolution No. RS2023-2221. This grant provides for one Police Counselor II, one Advocate Specialist, four Outreach Advocates, supplies, and travel.
The amendment would increase the grant amount from $474,455 to $948,910 with no cash match required. The grant budget attachments would be updated accordingly. The end date of the contract would also be extended from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Provisions related to the disbursement reconciliation and close out and conflicts of interest would be updated. No other changes would be made to the grant.