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A resolution accepting a Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with a required cash match of $100,000 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management for equipment to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies; 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 Port Security grant by and between the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Office of Emergency Management, 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 Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Office of Emergency Management. This grant award is not to exceed $300,000, with a required local cash match of $100,000.
The grant supports increased port-wide risk management and helps protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. The grant would fund a multi-hazard rapid maritime response boat, dive equipment, water rescue equipment, medical supports, and a bomb suit for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant would also fund small fire boat and search and rescue training for the Nashville Fire Department.
The term of the grant is from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027.