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This resolution reallocates $2,220,235 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide legal representation for low and moderate-income renters in Davidson County facing eviction. The goal is to support tenants in defending against landlord eviction proceedings. The resolution was passed by the Metropolitan Council.

A resolution reallocating $2,220,235 in American Rescue Plan Act funds from Fund #30216 to provide legal representation to low and moderate-income Davidson County renters to defend against landlord eviction.

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Introduced 5/22/2025Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 6/3/2025

What it does

  • 1Reallocation of $2,220,235 from Fund #30216
  • 2Provision of legal representation to low and moderate-income renters
  • 3Focus on defense against landlord eviction

This resolution reallocates $2,220,235 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide legal representation for low and moderate-income renters in Davidson County facing eviction. The goal is to support tenants in defending against landlord eviction proceedings. The resolution was passed by the Metropolitan Council.

Affects
Low and moderate-income renters in Davidson CountyDavidson County landlordsMetropolitan Council

Activity timeline

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    Impact 10

    New other: ARP Grant to Legal Aid and Hispanic Bar

Legislative history

6/4/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
6/3/2025
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Suara moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (1): Benton.
6/2/2025
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
5/27/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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