File #: RS2024-651   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/6/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/20/2024 Final action: 8/20/2024
Title: A resolution accepting a Viral Hepatitis Program Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to the prevention, testing, diagnosis, surveillance, and linkage to treatment and other support services for individuals infected with viral hepatitis.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Quin Evans-Segall, Zulfat Suara, Jeff Preptit, Tasha Ellis, Jacob Kupin, Kyonzte Toombs, Terry Vo
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a Viral Hepatitis Program Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to the prevention, testing, diagnosis, surveillance, and linkage to treatment and other support services for individuals infected with viral hepatitis.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health, has awarded the Viral Hepatitis Program Services grant in an amount not to exceed $213,600.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to the prevention, testing, diagnosis, surveillance, and linkage to treatment and other support services for individuals infected with viral hepatitis; 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 Viral Hepatitis Program Services grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $213,600.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and services related to the prevention, testing, diagnosis, surveillance, and linkage to treatment and other support services for individuals infected with viral hepatitis, a copy of which grant 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 Davi...

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