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File #: RS2026-1736   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 1/9/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution accepting a monetary donation from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a tactical support post.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Exhibit, 2. Proposed Substitute - RS2026-1736 - Toombs
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A resolution accepting a monetary donation from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a tactical support post.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., wishes to donate $800,000.00 to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of an International CV Command/Equipment Truck (tactical support post) for departmental use; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of the donation documentation pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws section 5.04.120(C) is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws section 5.04.120(B), donations to departments exceeding $7,500.00 in value may be accepted upon approval of the Metropolitan Council by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the residents of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this donation be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc.'s donation of $800,000.00 to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of an International CV Command/Equipment Truck (tactical support post) for departmental use pursuant to the donation documentation attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is hereby authorized to accept this donation for its use and benefit.
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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This resolution accepts a monetary donation from Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD") to assist with the purchase of a tactical support post.

The value of the donation is $800,000. The funds ...

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