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A resolution accepting a grant from the American Heart Association to the Metropolitan Government, acting by through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), to assist in the purchase of automated external defibrillators and carrying cases to aid MNPD officers with overdose incidents.
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WHEREAS, the American Heart Association has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $99,500.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to assist in the purchase of 63 automated external defibrillators and carrying cases to aid MNPD officers with overdose incidents; 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 American Heart Association, in an amount not to exceed $99,500.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to assist with the purchase of automated external defibrillators and carrying cases to aid MNPD officers with overdose incidents, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated here, 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 final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a grant from the American Heart Association to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) for the purchase of automated external defibrillators (“AEDs”) and carrying cases to aid MNPD officers with overdose incidents.
The funds from this grant will be used to purchase 63 AEDs with carrying cases. The AEDs will be assigned to officers working in areas with high overdose incidents.
The grant value is $99,500. The grant term is from October 2, 2026, until July 30, 2027.