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A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the University of Mississippi for extra-duty police services.
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WHEREAS, the University of Mississippi has identified a need for police presence and law enforcement services for its events; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (hereinafter “MNPD”) is able to provide extra-duty police services that would aid the University of Mississippi in addressing this need; and,
WHEREAS, the University of Mississippi and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the MNPD, desire to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to provide this service; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this intergovernmental agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the intergovernmental agreement by and between the University of Mississippi and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide extra-duty police services, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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 intergovernmental agreement between the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) and the University of Mississippi for extra-duty police officers. All officers would be assigned exclusively through the MNPD Secondary Employment Unit.
The term for this contract is October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
State law allows the Metropolitan Government to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental entities with approval of the Council by resolution.
Fiscal Note: The agreement attached to the resolution is the standard form contract for secondary employment of police officers. The rates are designed to cover the additional costs to Metro, making the contract cost-neutral overall.