Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2054   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 6/4/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/16/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution accepting a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system's response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Burkley Allen, Ginny Welsch, Jacob Kupin, Sandy Ewing, Brenda Gadd, Tasha Ellis, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Grant

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A resolution accepting a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes. 

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes; 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 Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes, 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 Office of Family Safety, 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

Analysis

 

This resolution accepts a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Office of Family Safety in an amount not to exceed $100,000. The grant will provide for continued provision of the fatality review team by funding the Fatality Review Coordinator that supports operations in Metro and across the state.

 

The grant term would begin on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2027.