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A resolution accepting a monetary donation from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a mobile command post
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., wishes to donate $2,000,000.00 to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a mobile command post consisting of two ATC Trailer 48’ Custom Command/Office Trailers and two Ford F-550s (or equivalent vehicles) for departmental use; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of the donation documentation pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws section 5.04.120(C) is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws section 5.04.120(B), donations to departments exceeding $7,500.00 in value may be accepted upon approval of the Metropolitan Council by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the residents of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this donation be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc.’s donation of $2,000,000.00 to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a mobile command post consisting of two ATC Trailer 48’ Custom Command/Office Trailers and two Ford F-550s (or equivalent vehicles) for departmental use pursuant to the donation documentation attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is hereby authorized to accept this donation for its use and benefit.
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 monetary donation from Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) to assist with the purchase of a mobile command post.
The value of the donation is $2,000,000. The funds would assist with the purchase of two ATC Trailer 48-foot Custom Command/Office Trailers and two Ford F-550s (or equivalent vehicles) for MNPD use. These trailers and trucks would provide mobile meeting space and technology support for law enforcement incident management and major events support, according to an MNPD request for authorization to accept a departmental donation.
The Council is authorized to approve donations by resolution pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws § 5.04.120(B).