File #: RS2023-2268    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/8/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/20/2023 Final action: 6/20/2023
Title: A resolution accepting a Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide support to local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse, Burkley Allen
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide support to local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime. 

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide support to local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime; 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 Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide support to local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime, 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 Violent Crime Intervention Fund (“VCIF”) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 with no cash match required. This grant will be utilized for technology upgrades and police support and towards implementing a new Group Violence Intervention Program and strategies that will reduce violent crime. $2,350,000 of this funding will be used for capital purchase and $650,000 for indirect costs. The grant term begins on August 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2025.