File #: RS2024-597   
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 Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to plan and implement the Tennessee Family Justice Centers Statewide Conference.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Terry Vo, Brenda Gadd
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to plan and implement the Tennessee Family Justice Centers Statewide Conference.     

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $118,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to plan and implement the Tennessee Family Justice Centers Statewide Conference; 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 Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $118,000.00, and the Metropolitan Government,  acting by and through the office of Family Safety, to plan and implement the Tennessee Family Justice Centers Statewide Conference, a copy of which grant 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 is to be appropriated to the Office of Family Safety 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 grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Office of Family Safety to plan and implement the Tennessee Family Justice Centers Statewide Conference. The funding supports the planning and operation of an in-person symposium event for Tennessee professionals who work or partner with a Family Justice Center or collaborate with a coordinated community response.

 

The grant is not to exceed the amount of $118,000 with no cash match. The term of the grant contract is from August 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.