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A resolution accepting a grant from A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide reimbursement for certain costs associated with providing long-acting reversible contraception.
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WHEREAS, A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Inc. has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $250,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide reimbursement for certain costs associated with providing long-acting reversible contraception; 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 A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide reimbursement for certain costs associated with providing long-acting reversible contraception, 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 Metropolitan Health Department 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 accepts a grant from A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Inc. to the Metropolitan Board of Health to reimburse certain costs associated with providing long-acting reversible contraception.
The grant would reimburse the Metropolitan Public Health Department (“MPHD”) for costs associated with long-acting reversible contraception that are not covered by other payors. The grant agreement states that A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Inc. would serve as the “payer of last resort” for these services when provided by MPHD. The agreement also states that MPHD would commit to provide family planning services to eligible recipients of reproductive age.
The grant award is an amount is not to exceed $250,000. The contract term begins upon approval by all parties and filing with the Metropolitan Clerk and ends on December 31, 2026.