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A resolution accepting a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide additional funding to aid in the investigation of drug related deaths.
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WHEREAS, the Office of National Drug Control Policy has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $19,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide additional funding to aid in the investigation of drug related deaths; 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 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) grant by and between the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in an amount not to exceed $19,000.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide additional funding to aid in the investigation of drug related deaths, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (“HIDTA”) grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in an amount not to exceed $19,000 with no local cash match required.
The grant period begins January 1, 2023 and ends December 31, 2023. The grant will be used to fund overtime for personnel investigating drug-related deaths.