Resolution No. ________, Series 2016
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A STATE GRANT TOTALING $115,880 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO BE USED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT SIXTY ADDITIONAL LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROGRAM SLOTS ($65,880) AS WELL AS A MEDICALLY ASSISTED TREATMENT FOR INMATES WITH OPIATE ADDICTION OR OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS ($50,000).
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Sponsored By: COUNCIL MEMBER JAMES PEDEN
WHEREAS, Metro Government wishes to take advantage of this funding opportunity through the Louisville Metro Corrections Department.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE COUNCIL) AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The Mayor is hereby authorized to accept $115,880 from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Funds will be utilized to support substance abuse recovery programs.
SECTION II: This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and approval.
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H. Stephen Ott David Yates
Metro Council Clerk Metro Council President
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Greg Fischer Approval Date
Mayor
Approved as to form and legality:
Michael J. O’Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
BY: ______________________________
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