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A resolution accepting a grant from the Greater Nashville Regional Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through Metropolitan Social Services, to provide delivered meals to eligible seniors in their homes and in congregate meal sites throughout Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, the Greater Nashville Regional Council has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $112,500 with no cash match required to provide delivered meals to eligible seniors in their homes and in congregate meal sites throughout Davidson County; 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 $112,500, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through Metropolitan Social Services, to provide delivered meals to eligible seniors in their homes and in congregate meal sites throughout Davidson County, 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 Metropolitan Social Services, 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 Metropolitan Social Services to provide delivered meals to eligible seniors in their homes and in congregate meal sites throughout Davidson County. This grant continues the Nutrition Options Grant Program that supports the Meals on Wheels program as well as other congregate meal sites in Davidson County.
The grant amount is in an amount not to exceed $112,500 with no required cash match. The grant term would be effective on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2026.