File #: RS2021-1097   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/6/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/17/2021 Final action: 8/17/2021
Title: A resolution approving amendment one to a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the position of a VOCA Law Enforcement Victim Coordinator.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jennifer Gamble, Ginny Welsch
Attachments: 1. Grant Amendment One Exhibit
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A resolution approving amendment one to a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the position of a VOCA Law Enforcement Victim Coordinator.
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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, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to fund the position of a VOCA Law Enforcement Victim Coordinator approved by RS2019-88; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement as reflected in a copy of amendment one attached hereto to: (i) add Section E.7. Counterpart Clause; (ii) add Section E.8. Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; and (iii) delete Attachment A-1 in its entirety and replace it with a new Attachment A-1; and,
Whereas, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one to this grant 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 (VOCA) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the position of a VOCA Law Enforcement Victim Coordinator, 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 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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