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A resolution accepting a Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for on-call veterinarian services, new x-ray equipment, and vehicles for adoption events and transport of large animals.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government to be used to cover any cost incurred on or after March 14, 2021, for any governmental purpose other than a lobbying activity; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, has decided to utilize the monies from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund grant to provide funding for Metro Animal Care & Control (“MACC”) urgent needs, including:
• On-call veterinarian and foster relief for emergency calls;
• A portable x-ray machine for the MACC clinic;
• A program SUV or smaller sprinter van for off-site adoption events;
• 4x4 ACO trucks outfitted with a kennel system and trailer hitch;
• A trailer for livestock and large animals; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund grant by and between the U.S. Department of the Treasury in an amount not to exceed $100,000, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for on-call veterinarian services, new x-ray equipment, and vehicles for adoption events and transport of large animals, 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 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.
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Analysis
This resolution accepts a Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $100,000 with no local cash match required. This grant is to be used to cover any cost incurred on or after March 15, 2021 for any governmental purpose other than a lobbying activity.
The Metropolitan Board of Health has decided to use the funding to provide for urgent needs for Metro Animal Care & Control, including:
• On-call veterinarian and foster relief for emergency calls;
• A portable x-ray machine for the MACC clinic;
• A program SUV or smaller sprinter van for off-site adoption events;
• 4x4 ACO trucks outfitted with a kennel system and trailer hitch;
• A trailer for livestock and large animals.