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A resolution approving an application for a Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant from U. S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
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Whereas, the U. S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for a Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, with an award of $250,000.00 and a required cash match of $19,063.00, to increase the Toxicology Unit’s capacity to process cases more efficiently reducing turnaround time and backlogs; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government 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 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, with an award of $250,000.00, to increase the Toxicology Unit’s capacity to process cases more efficiently reducing turnaround time and backlogs, 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 U. S. Department of Justice.
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.
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Analysis
This resolution approves an application for a Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant with an award of $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The local cash match required would be $19,063. If the application is approved, the grant funds would be used to increase the Toxicology Unit’s capacity to process cases more efficiently in order to reduce turnaround time and backlog.