File #: RS2023-2   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/19/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 10/3/2023 Final action: 10/3/2023
Title: A resolution approving an application for a Courtroom Security grant from the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to improve security in the Historic Metro Courthouse (HCH) and the Justice A. A. Birch building through the addition of security cameras and the securing of executive and judicial parking in the HCH parking garage.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Grant Application Exhibit
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A resolution approving an application for a Courtroom Security grant from the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to improve security in the Historic Metro Courthouse (HCH) and the Justice A. A. Birch building through the addition of security cameras and the securing of executive and judicial parking in the HCH parking garage.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts is accepting applications for a Courtroom Security grant, with an award of $111,200 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, application for a Courtroom Security grant, with an award of $111,200, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the State Trial Courts are authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts.
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.

Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This resolution approves an application for a Courtroom Security grant from the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts to the State Trial Courts. If awarded, the grant amount would be $111,200. The grant would be used to improve security in the Historic Metro Courthouse and the Justice A. A. Birch building through the addition of security cameras, the securing of executive and judicial parking in the Historic Metro Courthouse parking garage, the...

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