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A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, for funding to supplement staffing for both Family Safety Centers.
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WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $309,500.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, for funding to supplement staffing for both Family Safety Centers; 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, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $309,500.00 and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, for funding to supplement staffing for both Family Safety Centers, 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 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.
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Analysis
This resolution accepts a grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Office of Family Safety. The grant would fund three advocates for fiscal year 2027 at both of Nashville’s Family Safety Centers.
The grant amount is not to exceed $309,500, with no cash match required. The grant term is effective July 1, 2026, and would expire on June 30, 2027.