File #: RS2020-686    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/4/2020 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 12/15/2020 Final action: 12/15/2020
Title: A resolution accepting an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to subsidize the Emergency Management Program.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jennifer Gamble, Zulfat Suara
Attachments: 1. RS2020-686 Exhibit
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A resolution accepting an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to subsidize the Emergency Management Program.
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WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $188,350.00 with a required cash match of $188,350.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to subsidize the Emergency Management Program; 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 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) by and between the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, in an amount not to exceed $188,350.00, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, 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 is to be appropriated to the Office of Emergency Management.
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 an annual federal pass through Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to subsidize the Emergency Management Program. The grant awarded is an amount not to exceed $188,350 with a required local cash match of $188,350. The grant term begins October 1, 201...

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