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A resolution accepting a Presumptive Eligibility Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide prenatal presumptive eligibility program enrollment assistance to pregnant women and presumptive eligibility program enrollment assistance to individuals diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or precancerous conditions of those diseases.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $619,800.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide prenatal presumptive eligibility program enrollment assistance to pregnant women and presumptive eligibility program enrollment assistance to individuals diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or precancerous conditions of those diseases, 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 Health, in an amount not to exceed $619,800.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide prenatal presumptive eligibility program enrollment assistance to pregnant women and presumptive eligibility program enrollment assistance to individuals diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or precancerous conditions of those diseases, a copy of which 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 is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Department of Health 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 Presumptive Eligibility Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Board of Health. The grant would provide prenatal presumptive eligibility TennCare enrollment assistance to pregnant women and individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, cervical cancer, or precancerous conditions of these diseases.
The grant amount is $619,800 with no cash match required. The contract term begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2027.