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A resolution approving two amendments to a grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, previously entered into a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved by RS2022-1770; and,
WHEREAS, what has been labelled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as amendment one is a request for amendment from the Nashville Fire Department that was opened but never formally submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for consideration; and,
WHEREAS, this legislation requests the approval of two amendments to the grant agreement that have been labelled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as amendment two and amendment three; and,
WHEREAS, amendment two changes the scope of work as it relates to equipment costs for the Wellness and Fitness program for the Nashville Fire Department; and,
WHEREAS, amendment three updates the scope of work to reflect the final costs previously approved and permits any remaining funds to be used to purchase additional exercise equipment for the Wellness and Fitness program, copies of which amendments two and three are attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendments two and three be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendments two and three to the grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards, a copies of which amendments two and three are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are 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
This resolution approves two amendments to a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Nashville Fire Department to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards. The grant, as approved by Resolution No. RS2022-1770, would replace fitness equipment in various fire halls.
The first amendment, listed as Amendment Two, changes the costs of various pieces of equipment listed on May 2, 2024. The second amendment, listed as Amendment Three, updates the final costs of various pieces of equipment with no increase in funding. Amendment Three also permits any remaining funds be used to purchase additional exercise equipment and extends the grant period from April 30, 2024, to August 30, 2024.
While the grant summary sheet referenced an “Amendment One,” that amendment was not submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is not under consideration by this resolution.