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A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to improve the health of the citizens of Davidson County by preventing and controlling the use of tobacco and tobacco products.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously entered into a grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Health to improve the health of the citizens of Davidson County by preventing and controlling the use of tobacco and tobacco products approved by RS2023-1954; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement by amending several sections in the agreement including the Scope of Services and Deliverables section, the Annual and Final Reports section, the Audit Report section, the Procurement section, and the State Interest in Equipment or Motor Vehicles section, and by adding new sections related to confidential data and personally identifiable information, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment one to the grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Health and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to improve the health of the citizens of Davidson County by preventing and controlling the use of tobacco and tobacco products, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an amendment to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously approved by Resolution No. RS2023-1954. The original grant aims to improve the health of Davidson County visitors and residents through targeted strategies to prevent and control the use of all tobacco products.
The amendment under consideration updates the scope of the grant contract by detailing how a pregnancy smoking cessation program would be administered. It also modifies the deadline for the reporting of services tied to the program. The contract amendment updates procurement requirements and adds standard language regarding interest of the Tennessee Department of Health has in equipment or motor vehicles purchased through the grant. The amendment also adds new sections for the handling of confidential data, personally identifiable information, and audit requirements.
The grant term and award amount are not changed through this amendment.