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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, acting by and through the Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reimburse costs associated with the response to the Christmas Day Bombing on Second Avenue.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, acting by and through the Office of Criminal Justice Programs, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,301,955.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reimburse costs associated with the response to the Christmas Day Bombing on Second Avenue; 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 Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, acting by and through the Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $1,301,955.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reimburse costs associated with the response to the Christmas Day Bombing on Second Avenue, 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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a state grant in the amount of $1,301,955 to reimburse costs incurred by the Metro Nashville Police Department in responding to the 2020 Christmas Day bombing. These costs include the regular and overtime personnel costs for site security and investigation. The is no associated local match for this grant.