File #: RS2023-2376   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/2/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/15/2023 Final action: 8/15/2023
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to update emission inventory software for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air concentrations for fine particulate matter in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse, Tonya Hancock
Attachments: 1. Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to update emission inventory software for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air concentrations for fine particulate matter in Nashville, Tennessee.
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WHEREAS, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks to direct Inflation Reduction Act grant funds, in an amount not to exceed $64,825.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to update emission inventory software for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air concentrations for fine particulate matter in Nashville, Tennessee; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, in an amount not to exceed $64,825.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to update emission inventory software for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air concentrations for fine particulate matter in Nashville, Tennessee, 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 Department of Health based on 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 a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $64,825 with no cash match requ...

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