File #: RS2023-1982    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/25/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 2/7/2023 Final action: 2/7/2023
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Department of Finance, to provide public assistance for damage caused by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during March 25 to April 3, 2021. (Presidential Disaster Declaration Number FEMA-4601-DR-TN)
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Zulfat Suara, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Department of Finance, to provide public assistance for damage caused by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during March 25 to April 3, 2021. (Presidential Disaster Declaration Number FEMA-4601-DR-TN)
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $2,285,086.12 with a required cash match of $120,267.66 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Department of Finance, to provide public assistance for damage caused by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during March 25 to April 3, 2021; 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 Emergency Management Agency, in an amount not to exceed $2,285,086.12 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Department of Finance, to provide public assistance for damage caused by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during March 25 to April 3, 2021, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Department of Finance 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 accepts a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Department of Finance in an amount not to exceed $2,285,086.12 with a required cash match of $120,267.66. This grant is to provide public assistance f...

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