File #: RS2023-2195   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/24/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/6/2023 Final action: 6/6/2023
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County General Sessions Court, to provide the Tennessee Mental Health Court Program (TMHCP) to include intensive court supervision, mental health treatment services, drug testing, and substance abuse treatment services as an alternative to incarceration.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse, Sharon Hurt, Zulfat Suara, Ginny Welsch
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County General Sessions Court, to provide the Tennessee Mental Health Court Program (TMHCP) to include intensive court supervision, mental health treatment services, drug testing, and substance abuse treatment services as an alternative to incarceration.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $300,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County General Sessions Court, to provide the Tennessee Mental Health Court Program (TMHCP) to include intensive court supervision, mental health treatment services, drug testing, and substance abuse treatment services as an alternative to incarceration; 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 Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County General Sessions Court, to provide the Tennessee Mental Health Court Program (TMHCP) to include intensive court supervision, mental health treatment services, drug testing, and substance abuse treatment services as an alternative to incarceration, 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 is to be appropriated to the Davidson County General Sessions Court, based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
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