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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to improve the health of the citizens of Davidson County by preventing and controlling the use of tobacco and tobacco products.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to improve the health of the citizens of Davidson County by preventing and controlling the use of tobacco and tobacco products; 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 grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to improve the health of the citizens of Davidson County by preventing and controlling the use of tobacco and tobacco products, 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 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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This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $260,000 with no cash match required. This grant will be used to prevent and control the use of all tobacco products with the focus on reducing smoking during pregnancy, pr...
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