File #: RS2024-713   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/5/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/17/2024 Final action: 9/17/2024
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to conduct immunization record audits for child care centers, drop-in centers, and group child care homes to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara, Brenda Gadd, Terry Vo, Kyonzte Toombs
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to conduct immunization record audits for child care centers, drop-in centers, and group child care homes to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee.

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Human Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $152,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to conduct immunization record audits for child care centers, drop-in centers, and group child care homes to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee; and, 

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Human Services, in an amount not to exceed $152,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to conduct immunization record audits for child care centers, drop-in centers, and group child care homes to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                     That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Department of Health, based on 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 accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Board of Health. This grant award is not to exceed $152,000, with no local cash match.

 

The grant is to conduct immunization record audits for child care centers, drop-in centers, and group child care homes to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee. The term of the grant is from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The grant contract may be renewed three times by the State of Tennessee for up to 12 months each.