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A resolution approving amendment one to a Community Corrections and Substance Abuse grant from the Tennessee Department of Correction to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community supervision and treatment services.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government previously entered into a grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Correction to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community supervision and treatment services approved by RS2020-460; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement to, among other things, increase the grant amount by $1,512,148.00 from $1,512,148.00 to $3,024,296.00 and extend the end date to June 30, 2022, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment one to the grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Correction and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community supervision and treatment services, a copy of which is amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. 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
Resolution No. RS2020-460 approved the initial grant in the amount of $1,512,148 for community supervision and treatment services to divert eligible offenders from the prison system. The grant funds are primarily used for salaries of the probation division employees.
This resolution increases the amount of the grant by $1,512,148 for a new total of $3,024,296, and extends the term of the grant for another year through June 30, 2022. The amendment also reduces the Technology Professional Liability/Cyber Liability Insurance from $10,000,000 to $1,000,000 at the recommendation of the risk manager.