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File #: RS2026-1775   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/22/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 2/3/2026 Final action: 2/3/2026
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Carolyn Smith Foundation in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to provide funding for the Holiday Shop for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Ginny Welsch, Sandy Ewing, Joy Styles, Zulfat Suara, Brenda Gadd, Jacob Kupin, Terry Vo, Burkley Allen
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution accepting a grant from the Carolyn Smith Foundation in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to provide funding for the Holiday Shop for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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WHEREAS, the Carolyn Smith Foundation in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to provide funding for the Holiday Shop for victims of domestic violence and their children; 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 grant by and between the Carolyn Smith Foundation in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to provide funding for the Holiday Shop for victims of domestic violence and their children, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Office of Family Safety 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 grant from the Carolyn Smith Foundation in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Office of Family Safety ("OFS") to provide funding for the Holiday Shop for victims of domestic violence and their c...

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