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A resolution accepting a grant from the Greater Nashville Regional Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to provide home-delivered meals nutrition services for older or disabled adults.
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WHEREAS, the Greater Nashville Regional Council has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $102,500 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to provide home-delivered meals nutrition services for older or disabled adults; 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 Greater Nashville Regional Council, in an amount not to exceed $102,500 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to provide home-delivered meals nutrition services for older or disabled adults, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, 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 the Greater Nashville Regional Council to the Metropolitan Social Services Commission to provide home-delivered meals and nutrition services for older or disabled adults. The grant is an amount not to exceed $102,500 with no cash match required. This grant will be used to continue providing the meals for the elderly through the Meals on Wheels program and at congregate sites throughout Nashville. This grant has been provided by the GNRC for over 30 years. The grant period begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025.
In prior years, this grant has been funded through one contract. This year, this resolution, along with Resolution No. RS2024-621, provide for the funding for this program.