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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce federal and state mandated child support program guidelines for children born out of wedlock.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Human Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,170,526 with a required cash match of $602,998 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce federal and state mandated child support program guidelines for children born out of wedlock; 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 Department of Human Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,170,526, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce federal and state mandated child support program guidelines for children born out of wedlock, 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 Davidson County Juvenile Court 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 Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Davidson County Juvenile Court to establish and enforce federal- and state-mandated child support program guidelines for children born out of wedlock. This routine grant has been funded for approximately 27 consecutive years.
The grant award is $1,170,526 with a required cash match of $602,998. The grant term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.