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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to plan and implement a conference hosting Tennessee professionals who work or partner with a Family Justice Center and to increase the capacity and skill of statewide teams through instructive sharing, networking, and collaboration.
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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 a conference hosting Tennessee professionals who work or partner with a Family Justice Center and to increase the capacity and skill of statewide teams through instructive sharing, networking, and collaboration; 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 a conference hosting Tennessee professionals who work or partner with a Family Justice Center and to increase the capacity and skill of statewide teams through instructive sharing, networking, and collaboration, 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.
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This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Office of Family Safety in an amount not to exceed $118,000 with no cash match required. The grant will be used to plan and implement a conference hosting Tennessee professionals who work or partner with a Family Justice Center and to increase the capacity and skill of statewide teams through instructive sharing, networking, and collaboration. The funding includes salary and benefits for a part-time conference coordinator, travel, lodging, and per diem for presenters requiring compensation or accommodation, supplies, travel costs for conference attendees, and meeting room rental. The term of the grant begins December 1, 2023, and ends June 20, 2024.