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File #: RS2025-1241   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/8/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/20/2025 Final action: 5/20/2025
Title: A resolution approving amendment two to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Children's Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to support the provision of services to families who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Tasha Ellis, Jordan Huffman, Brenda Gadd, Zulfat Suara, Burkley Allen, Terry Vo, Kyonzte Toombs, David Benton
Attachments: 1. OFS Department of Children's Services DV Liaison
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A resolution approving amendment two to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Children's Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to support the provision of services to families who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety previously entered into a grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, to support the provision of services to families who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse/neglect approved by RS2023-83 and RS2024-458 (amendment one); and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $164,000.00 from $322,400.00 to $486,400.00, extend the end date to June 30, 2026, and modifies the scope of services and deliverables, a copy of which amendment two is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment two be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment two to the grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Children's Services and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to support the provision of services to families who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse/neglect, a copy of which amendment two is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
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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This resolution approves the second amendment to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Children's Services. The grant supports t...

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