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A resolution appropriating a total of $233,900 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Street Works dba Today’s Hope to expand an existing syringe service program by providing comprehensive educational services focused on opioid misuse, harm reduction strategies, and safe practices for youth aged 16-25 in Nashville and Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, Section 7-3-314 of the Tennessee Code Annotated states that metropolitan forms of government may provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in accordance with the guidelines of the Metropolitan Government; and,
WHEREAS, Section 5.04.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the Council may, by Resolution, appropriate funds for the financial aid of nonprofit organizations; and,
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Charter Section 10.104 provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the program and policies of the Board, subject to confirmation by Resolution of Council; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the budget ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for fiscal year 2027, BL2026-1377, including any substitutes or amendments, funds are available for the provision of comprehensive, wraparound recovery support services to individuals with opioid use disorder; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Board of Health, wishes to enter into a grant contract with Street Works dba Today’s Hope to expand an existing syringe service program by providing comprehensive educational services focused on opioid misuse, harm reduction strategies, and safe practices for youth aged 16-25 in Nashville and Davidson County; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the funding is appropriated and the grant contract is approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. There is hereby appropriated Two Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($233,900) from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Street Works dba Today’s Hope for the purposes herein stated.
Section 2. The Metropolitan Government is hereby authorized to enter into a grant contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein, with Street Works dba Today’s Hope for the amount provided herein and the purposes stated.
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.
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Analysis
This resolution appropriates a total of $233,900 from the Metropolitan Board of Health to Street Works d/b/a Today’s Hope to expand a syringe service program in Nashville and Davidson County.
Today’s Hope will use the funds to distribute harm reduction supplies, and to educate youth aged 16-26 on opioid misuse through educational workshops at community centers and higher education institutions. The related grant contract would be effective on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2028.
Tenn. Code Ann. section 7-3-314 authorizes the Metropolitan Government to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations. Section 5.04.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the Metropolitan Council may by Resolution appropriate funds for the financial aid of nonprofit organizations. Metropolitan Charter Section 10.014 provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for services that will further the program and policies of the Board, subject to confirmation by Metropolitan Council resolution.