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A resolution approving a contract by and between the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Health, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to access the Vital Records Information Systems Management (VRISM) system for the purpose of issuing copies of birth and death certificates.
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Health, have entered into a contract for the Metropolitan Board of Health to access the VRISM system for the purpose of issuing copies of birth and death certificates; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the contract between the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Health, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to access the Vital Records Information Systems Management (VRISM) system for the purpose of issuing copies of birth and death certificates, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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 approves a contract between the Tennessee Department of Health and the Metropolitan Board of Health (“Metro Health”) to access the Vital Records Information Systems Management (“VRISM”) system to issue copies of birth and death certificates.
The agreement provides that Metro Health would access and maintain VRISM and issue copies of state birth and death certificates within the conduct of its official duties. Metro Health would abide by all procedures and rules for certificate security and issuance and for the operation of VRISM as outlined by the State.
The contract term is effective April 1, 2025, and would end on March 31, 2030.
Fiscal Note: Metropolitan Board of Health will retain $6.50 for the search and copy of all birth or and/or death certificates issued from the Vital Records Information Systems Management (“VRISM”) and pay $8.50 to the State of Tennessee, Department of Health for the fees collected to search and copy or copies of all certificates issued.