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A resolution accepting a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Correction to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community-based supervision and treatment services through the Davidson County Community Corrections Program.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Correction has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,475,430 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community-based supervision and treatment services through the Davidson County Community Corrections Program; 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 Correction, in an amount not to exceed $1,475,430, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community-based supervision and treatment services through the Davidson County Community Corrections Program, 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 State Trial Courts based on 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.
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This resolution accepts a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Depar...
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