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A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, to the Metropolitan Government for the provision of interpretation/translation services for court hearings involving individuals with limited English proficiency in the Davidson County Trial Courts.
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WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $91,901.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government for the provision of interpretation/translation services for court hearings involving individuals with limited English proficiency in the Davidson County Trial Courts; 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 State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts, in an amount not to exceed $91,901, to the Metropolitan Government for the provision of interpretation/translation services for court hearings involving individuals with limited English proficiency in the Davidson County Trial Courts, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the State Trial Courts 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 grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts to the Davidson County Trial Courts in an amount not to exceed $91,901 with no cash match required. This grant will provide for interpretation/translation service for court hearings for individuals with limited English proficiency in the Davidson County trial courts. The term of the grant begins on August 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2024.