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A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun violence in Nashville.
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Whereas, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $151,451.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun violence in Nashville; 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 Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, in an amount not to exceed $151,451.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun violence in Nashville, 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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This resolution approves a Project Safe Neighborhood grant in an amount not to exceed $151,451 from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to reduce gun violence in Nashville. The funding will be used to pay for overtime and equipment to investigate violent gun crimes in targeted areas for e...
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