Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2055   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 6/4/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/16/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution accepting a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Burkley Allen, Sandy Ewing, Brenda Gadd
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution accepting a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, has awarded a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant in an amount not to exceed $474,455 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel; 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 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $474,455 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel, 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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