File #: RS2022-1405   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/17/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 3/1/2022 Final action: 3/1/2022
Title: A resolution accepting a Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to increase the Toxicology Unit's capacity to process cases more efficiently, reducing turnaround time and backlogs.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Erin Evans, Tonya Hancock
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to increase the Toxicology Unit's capacity to process cases more efficiently, reducing turnaround time and backlogs.
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WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 with a required cash match of $19,063.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to increase the Toxicology Unit's capacity to process cases more efficiently, reducing turnaround time and backlogs; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant by and between the U. S. Department of Justice, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to increase the Toxicology Unit's capacity to process cases more efficiently, reducing turnaround time and backlogs, 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 the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. 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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This resolution accepts a Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in an amount not to exceed $250,000 from the U.S. Department of J...

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