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A resolution approving an application for a Fire Prevention and Safety grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, to provide funding to support two origin and cause (arson) investigators and the purchase of a Smart Fire Safety Trailer for use in educating the public about fire prevention and safety.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for a Fire Prevention and Safety grant, with an award of $953,619.04 and a required cash match of $47,680.96; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the application for a Fire Prevention and Safety grant, with an award of $953,619.04 and required cash match of $47,680.96, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department is authorized to submit said application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves the application for a grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the Nashville Fire Department. The grant would provide funding for two origin and cause (arson) investigators and for the purchase of a Smart Fire Safety Trailer for the use in educating the public about fire prevention and safety.
If awarded, the grant amount would not exceed $953,619.04, with a required cash match of $47,680.96.