title
A resolution approving an application for a Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by funding additional training, staff overtime, and the purchase of additional forensic equipment.
body
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration is accepting applications for a Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) grant with an award of $152,442.00 and a required cash match of $61,716.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for a Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) grant with an award of $152,442.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration.
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 an application for a Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant award is $152,442 with a required cash match of $61,716. If the application is approved, the funds will be used for reducing violent crime in Davidson County. Funds will be used to pay for overtime and the purchase of a BRASSTRAX Acquisition System for the MNPD Crime Lab.