File #: BL2024-471   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Passed
File created: 7/3/2024 In control: Budget and Finance Committee
On agenda: 8/20/2024 Final action: 8/20/2024
Title: An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender, and Lipscomb University, to provide training and education for students enrolled in Lipscomb's Department of Social Work and Sociology program.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Ginny Welsch, Tasha Ellis, David Benton, Brenda Gadd, Jeff Preptit
Attachments: 1. Agreement Exhibit

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An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender, and Lipscomb University, to provide training and education for students enrolled in Lipscomb’s Department of Social Work and Sociology program.

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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender, and Lipscomb University, have entered into an agreement to provide students enrolled in Lipscomb's Department of Social Work and Sociology with the opportunity to experience quality training and education at the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender’s office; and,

WHEREAS, approval of the agreement will benefit the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender, and Lipscomb University, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

 

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution approves an agreement between Lipscomb University and the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender to provide training and education for students enrolled in Lipscomb’s Department of Social Work and Sociology program. The term of the agreement is for five years. Either party may terminate the agreement upon 90 days’ written notice. Lipscomb is required to provide assurance that the students are covered by professional liability insurance and agrees to assume responsibility for its students participating in the program.

 

Fiscal Note: The students would receive no compensation of any kind from the Metropolitan Government and would not be considered Metro employees.