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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to use a multi-component approach to remediate the effects of opioid use in Nashville/Davidson County by implementing a sustainable strategic plan to decrease overdose incidence among the population.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $6,353,570.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to use a multi-component approach to remediate the effects of opioid use in Nashville/Davidson County by implementing a sustainable strategic plan to decrease overdose incidence among the population; 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 Opioid Abatement Council, in an amount not to exceed $6,353,570.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to use a multi-component approach to remediate the effects of opioid use in Nashville/Davidson County by implementing a sustainable strategic plan to decrease overdose incidence among the population, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the 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.
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This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $6,353,570 with no local cash match required. This grant is to remediate the effects of opioid use in Davidson County while prioritizing the geographic areas and populations associated with the greatest fatality and overdose rates including homeless, formerly incarcerated, recently hospitalized and those previously administered Naloxone and/or referred by outreach services and EMS follow up. The term of the grant is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.