A resolution approving an application for an assistance to firefighters grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for an assistance to firefighters grant, with an award of $1,745,720.00, and a match of $349,144.00; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, it is to benefit the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government’s application for an assistance to firefighters grant, with an award of $1,745,722.00, a paper copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Fire Department is authorized to submit said application to the United States Department of Homeland Security.

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.

Sponsored by: Rip Ryman, Ginger Hausser Pepper

Attachment(s) on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	June 5, 2007
Adopted:	June 5, 2007
Approved:	June 8, 2007
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