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A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) 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 reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $159,172.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns; 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 Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $159,172.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns, 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.
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This resolution accepts a Project Safe Neighborhood grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. This grant is an amount not to exceed $159,172 with no cash match required. The grant will be used fund additional overtime to reduce gun-related violence in Nashville. The term of this grant begins on July 1, 2024 and ends June 30, 2025.