File #: RS2024-923   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/5/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 12/17/2024 Final action: 12/17/2024
Title: A resolution approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Raphah Institute for the provision of the Accountability and Restoration Conferencing Safety programs.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Zulfat Suara, Tasha Ellis, Quin Evans-Segall, Brenda Gadd, Kyonzte Toombs
Attachments: 1. Agreement
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A resolution approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Raphah Institute for the provision of the Accountability and Restoration Conferencing Safety programs.
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WHEREAS, Substitute Ordinance No. BL2024-373 appropriated $159,442 from the Community Safety Fund for a grant to Raphah Institute; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, wishes to enter into a grant contract with Raphah Institute for the provision of the Accountability and Restoration Conferencing Safety programs; and,
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Charter Section 10.104 provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the program and policies of the board, subject to confirmation by Resolution of Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Raphah Institute for the provision of the Accountability and Restoration Conferencing Safety programs, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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 a grant from the Metropolitan Board of Health to the Raphah Institute. The operating budget ordinance, approved by Substitute Ordinance No. BL2024-373, appropriated $159,442 from the Community Safety Fund for a grant to Raphah Institute.

Section 10.104 of the Metropolitan Charter provides that the Metropolitan Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the program and policies of the board, subject to confirmation by the Council b...

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