Description
Title: A resolution approving amendment one to a Community-Based Traffic Safety Enforcement and Education grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for community-based efforts that employ highly visible and sustained enforcement coupled with community outreach events to address impaired driving and other unsafe behaviors.
Summary
The document outlines Amendment 1 to the 2026 Tennessee Highway Safety Office Grant for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, which reduces funding from $719,999.99 to $575,999.99, a decrease of $144,000. This grant supports initiatives aimed at enhancing traffic safety, targeting issues such as impaired and distracted driving, along with promoting safe practices for various road users, including older adults, teens, and pedestrians. Funding will cover overtime for enforcement personnel and necessary equipment. The amendment is significant as it reflects adjustments in federal funding availability and underscores the city's commitment to reducing traffic fatalities. The project will conclude upon grant expiration, as it is fully grant-funded.