Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2159   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/23/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/4/2026 Final action: 8/4/2026
Title: A resolution appropriating a total of $765,882 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, for the provision of medical case management, mental health services, and outpatient ambulatory care for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Ginny Welsch, Olivia Hill, Brenda Gadd, Jacob Kupin, Terry Vo
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution appropriating a total of $765,882 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, for the provision of medical case management, mental health services, and outpatient ambulatory care for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.
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WHEREAS, Section 7-3-314 of the Tennessee Code Annotated states that metropolitan forms of government may provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in accordance with the guidelines of the Metropolitan Government; and,
WHEREAS, Section 5.04.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the Council may, by Resolution, appropriate funds for the financial aid of nonprofit organizations; and,
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Charter Section 10.104 provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the program and policies of the Board, subject to confirmation by Resolution of Council; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. RS2026-1871 approved a grant award of $1,311,652 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Board of Health to provide for the prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. RS2026-2154 approved a grant award of $3,185,496 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Board of Health to provide for the prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, wishes to appropriate funding and contract with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide medical case management, mental health services, and outpatient ambulatory care for participants in the Ryan Whi...

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