File #: RS2024-308   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/7/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 3/19/2024 Final action: 3/19/2024
Title: A resolution approving amendment one to a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara, Brenda Gadd, Sheri Weiner, Terry Vo
Attachments: 1. Grant Amendment One Exhibit
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A resolution approving amendment one to a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, previously entered into a grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime approved by RS2023-2221; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $474,455.00 from $474,455.00 to $948,910.00 and extend the end date to June 30, 2025, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment one to the Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund additional staffing, enhance services, and serve more victims of crime, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
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.
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This resolution amends a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant agreement from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The Metrop...

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