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A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from State Farm to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, to receive two scholarships to attend the State Farm Arson Dog Program including all training fees, acquisition of the dogs, and certification of the K-9 team.
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WHEREAS, State Farm has awarded an in-kind grant with a total estimated value of $50,000 ($25,000 for each scholarship) with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, to attend the State Farm Arson Dog Program including all training fees, acquisition of the dogs, and certification of the K-9 team; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this in-kind grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the in-kind grant by and between State Farm and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, to receive two scholarships to attend the State Farm Arson Dog Program including all training fees, acquisition of the dogs, and certification of the K-9 team, a copy of which in-kind grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this in-kind grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Fire 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 an in-kind grant from State Farm to Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”) for two scholarships to attend the State Farm Arson Dog Program. The estimated value of the in-kind grant is $50,000 ($25,000 for each scholarship) with no cash match required. The scholarships include all training fees, acquisition of the dog, certification of the K-9 team, lodging during the training, and transportation to and from the training facility. NFD’s operating budget will fund the expenses continuation of services after the grant’s expiration. Upon successful completion of the four-week training program, NFD will receive two certified Arson Dogs.