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A resolution accepting a Community Traffic Safety Enforcement and Education grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to continue highly visible and proactive traffic enforcement while addressing impaired driving, distracted driving, seatbelt enforcement, and provide training to increase skills and knowledge.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $260,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to continue highly visible and proactive traffic enforcement while addressing impaired driving, distracted driving, seatbelt enforcement, and provide training to increase skills and knowledge; 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 Community Traffic Safety Enforcement and Education grant by and between the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, in an amount not to exceed $260,000, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to continue highly visible and proactive traffic enforcement while addressing impaired driving, distracted driving, seatbelt enforcement, and provide training to increase skills and knowledge, a copy of which 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 be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, 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.
Agenda Analysis
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This resolution accepts a Community Safety Traffic Enforcement and Education grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”). MNPD will use the grant funds to conduct sustained, highly visible, and proactive traffic enforcement for impaired and distracted driving on weekends and some major holidays. Funds will be used to pay overtime for officers working the initiative and equipment for enforcement and training.
The grant value is an amount not to exceed $260,000. The grant term is effective on October 1, 2026, and ends on September 30, 2027.