File #: RS2024-583   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/3/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/16/2024 Final action: 7/16/2024
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, to provide litter pickup and litter prevention education within Davidson County.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Russ Bradford, Burkley Allen, Tasha Ellis, Emily Benedict, Jacob Kupin, Jason Spain, Terry Vo, Brenda Gadd
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to provide litter pickup and litter prevention education within Davidson County.

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $188,500 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to provide litter pickup and litter prevention education within Davidson County; 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 Tennessee Department of Transportation, in an amount not to exceed $188,500, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to provide litter pickup and litter prevention education within Davidson County, 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 Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, based on 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 grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office in an amount not to exceed $188,500 with no cash match required. This grant provides for a portion of the cost of the Sheriff’s Office Community Service Program, including litter prevention education and litter pickup on roadways within the county. The grant term begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025.