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A resolution accepting the Healthy Start Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded the Healthy Start Initiative Grant in an amount not to exceed $497,200 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women; 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 Healthy Start Initiative Grant by and between the U.S. Department of Health Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, in an amount not to exceed $497,200, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant 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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This resolution accepts the Healthy Start Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $497,200 with no cash match required. This grant will be used to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women. The term of this grant begins on April 1, 2025, and ends March 31, 2026.