File #: RS2022-1798   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/21/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 10/4/2022 Final action: 10/4/2022
Title: A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to create and foster safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in violent crime.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse, Burkley Allen, Jennifer Gamble
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to create and foster safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in violent crime.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $152,422.00 with a required cash match of $61,716.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to create and foster safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in violent crime; 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 Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, in an amount not to exceed $152,422.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to create and foster safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in violent crime, 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 Project Safe Neighborhood ("PSN") grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. This grant i...

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