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A resolution accepting a direct appropriation grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to HIV prevention, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health has awarded a direct appropriation grant in an amount not to exceed $696,500.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to HIV prevention, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this direct appropriation grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the direct appropriation grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $696,500.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to HIV prevention, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, a copy of which direct appropriation grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Board of Health based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a direct appropriation from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Board of Health to implement and coordinate activities services related to HIV prevention, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance.
The funding allows for the implementation and coordination of activities and services including, but not limited to, the provision of medical and support services in accordance with HIV biomedical prevention standards.
The amount of the direct appropriation is $696,500. The Metropolitan Board of Health must provide a plan outlining the use of these funds and agree to file quarterly reports describing the use of such funds between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.