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A resolution approving amendment one to an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide Child Fatality Review Services in the Sudden Death of the Young (SDY) in children under age 19 investigated by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to provide Child Fatality Review Services in the Sudden Death of the Young (SDY) in children under age 19 investigated by the Medical Examiner’s Office approved by RS2018-1500; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the intergovernmental agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $7,000.00 from $28,000.00 to $35,000.00 and to extend the end date to September 29, 2023, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one to the intergovernmental agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment one to the intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide Child Fatality Review Services in the Sudden Death of the Young (SDY) in children under age 19 investigated by the Medical Examiner’s Office, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. 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 amends an intergovernmental agreement between the Tennessee Department of Health and the Metropolitan Board of Health originally approved by Resolution No. RS2018-1500. The agreement provides Child Fatality Review Services in the Sudden Death of the Young (SDY) in children under age 19 investigated by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
This amendment increases the amount of the grant agreement by $7,000, from $28,000 to $35,000. It also extends the end date of the contract by one year, from September 29, 2022 to September 29, 2023.
Section 10.104(8) of the Metropolitan Charter provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the programs and policies of the Board, subject to confirmation by resolution of Council.
Fiscal Note: Metro would be compensated up to $35,000 for these services during the term of the contract, which is an increase of $7,000 from the previous agreement.