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A resolution accepting a Project Diabetes grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers' Market, to utilize the Fresh Bucks Program to provide nutrition support for the community by doubling every Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollar spent with one of the market's farmers for healthy food options.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $157,900.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers' Market, to utilize the Fresh Bucks Program to provide nutrition support for the community by doubling every Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollar spent with one of the market's farmers for healthy food options; 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 Project Diabetes Grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $157,900.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Farmers' Market, to utilize the Fresh Bucks Program to provide nutrition support for the community by doubling every Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollar spent with one of the market's farmers for healthy food options, 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 Nashville Farmers' Market 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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