Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2357   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 10/22/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/5/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution to appropriate grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to support Head Start and Early Head Start developmental activities for disadvantaged children, food service for nutritional needs, and equipment purchases for the seven sites.
Sponsors: Jason Spain, Jeff Preptit, Ginny Welsch, Sandy Ewing
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution to appropriate grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to support Head Start and Early Head Start developmental activities for disadvantaged children, food service for nutritional needs, and equipment purchases for the seven sites.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $17,999,350 with a required cash match of $4,499,837 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to support Head Start and Early Head Start developmental activities for disadvantaged children, food service for nutritional needs, and equipment purchases for the seven sites,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Action Commission has accepted this grant pursuant to its authority under Metro Code of Laws section 2.108.050; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that these funds be appropriated to the Metropolitan Action Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the funds from a grant by and between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in an amount not to exceed $17,999,350, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, t to support Head Start and Early Head Start developmental activities for disadvantaged children, food service for nutritional needs, and equipment purchases for the seven sites, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, be appropriated to the Metropolitan Action Commission.
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.
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