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A resolution accepting a STOP, Fatality Review grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes; 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 STOP, Fatality Review grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the office of Family Safety, to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes, a copy of which grant 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 Family Safety 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 STOP, Fatality Review grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Office of Family Safety in an amount not to exceed $300,000 with no cash match required. This grant will provide for funding five advocates at the Jean Crowe Advocacy Center and the Family Safety Center to promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking crimes. The term of the grant begins on July 1, 2023, and ends on June 30, 2026.