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A resolution approving an application for an Adult Treatment Court Program grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the General Sessions Court, to expand and enhance the operation of the current Adult Recovery Court model.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for an Adult Treatment Court Program grant with an award of $749,559.00 and a required cash match of $207,708.00 to expand and enhance the operation of the current Adult Recovery Court model; 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's application for an Adult Treatment Court Program grant with an award of $749,559.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the General Sessions Court is authorized to submit said application to the U. S Department of Justice.
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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Analysis
This resolution approves an application for an Adult Treatment Court Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the General Sessions Court to expand and enhance the current Adult Recovery Court model. The grant is in the amount of $749,559 with a cash match of $207,708.
The application is for a 48-month grant to enhance the General Sessions Recovery Court. The funding would be used to hire a peer recovery support specialist, provide rental assistance to active participants, provide opioid overdose training prevention, team training, and out...
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