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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 connect individuals with treatment for substance use disorder, grow recovery capital, and utilize best practices to increase accountability and reduce recidivism rates.
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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 $756,923.00 and a required cash match of $253,812.00 to connect individuals with treatment for substance use disorder, grow recovery capital, and utilize best practices to increase accountability and reduce recidivism rates; 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 $756,923.00, 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.
Agenda Analysis
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.
If approved, the grant is in the amount of $756,923 with a cash match of $253,812.
If approved, the funding would be used to enhance the General Sessions DUI Court by hiring a peer recovery support specialist, subsid...
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