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A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the testing of sexual assault kits by an outside laboratory or laboratories to improve effectiveness in evidence processing through appropriate outsourcing.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance 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 Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the testing of sexual assault kits by an outside laboratory or laboratories to improve effectiveness in evidence processing through appropriate outsourcing; 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 grant by and between the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance, with an estimated value not to exceed $100,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the testing of sexual assault kits by an outside laboratory or laboratories to improve effectiveness in evidence processing through appropriate outsourcing, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That 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
Analysis
This resolution accepts a grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) to fund the testing of sexual assault kits by an outside laboratory or laboratories. The testing would improve effectiveness through evidence processing through appropriate outsourcing and continuous improvements in technology and equipment at the MNPD Crime Lab to create sustainability in evidence processing.
The grant amount is $100,000 with no required cash match. The grant period is effective from July 30, 2025, to July 30, 2026.