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A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, and Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., to fund the continuation of the Wrapping Around Families for Success Program.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, has awarded a grant to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to fund the continuation of the Wrapping Around Families for Success Program by RS2022 -1637 on July 5, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., will provide services for the Wrapping Around Families for Success program, to support 24/7 crisis intervention, mentoring and counseling services, as outlined in the grant contract attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, and Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., to fund the continuation of the Wrapping Around Families for Success Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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 a grant contract from the Metropolitan Government to Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. to fund the continuation of the Wrapping Around Families for Success Program. Resolution No. RS2022-1637, adopted by Council on July 5, 2022, accepted a Victim of Crime Act (“VOCA”) grant from the State of Tennessee for the Wrapping Around Families for Success program, which supports 24/7 crisis intervention, mentoring, and counseling services.
The resolution under consideration approves a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government and Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $439,637. The term of the grant begins July 15, 2022 and ends June 30, 2023.
Fiscal Note: Metro would pay $439,637 to Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. for the Wrapping Around Families for Success program to support 24/7 crisis intervention, mentoring and counseling services.