File #: RS2023-2204    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/21/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/6/2023 Final action: 6/6/2023
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund staffing positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse, Sharon Hurt, Zulfat Suara, Burkley Allen
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund staffing positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $386,875.00 with no match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund staffing positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients; 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 Department of Finance and Administration, in an amount not to exceed $386,875.00, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund staffing positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients, 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.

Agenda Analysis
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This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Office of Family Safety in amount not to exceed $386,875 with no cash match required. This grant will provide funding for five advocate positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients at Jean Crowe Advocac...

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