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A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and STARS Nashville to fund an epidemiologist position to study data regarding cigarette smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use with the primary focus on children and young adults.
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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, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, wishes to contract with STARS Nashville to fund an epidemiologist position to study data regarding cigarette smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use with the primary focus on children and young adults; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the contract by and between STARS Nashville and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to fund an epidemiologist position to study data regarding cigarette smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use with the primary focus on children and young adults, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a contract between the Metropolitan Board of Health and STARS Nashville.
Under the terms of the contract, STARS commits to leading the Nashville Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success e-cigarette and substance misuse capacity building, prevention, and messaging campaign. Metro commits to providing a full-time epidemiologist with expertise in substance abuse, research, and evaluation. Further, Metro will be responsible for all data collection and reporting for this project, provide education to 500 students annually, and serve on the Inter-agency Advisory Board.
The estimated annual value of this contract is $72,098, not to exceed $379,071 over the duration of the contract. The term of the contract would begin upon approval by all parties and filing in the Metro Clerk’s Office and would end August 30, 2025.