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A resolution approving amendment four to a grant contract from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to improve the health of those residing in or visiting Davidson County through targeted strategies to prevent and control the use of tobacco products.
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously entered into a grant agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, approved by RS2018-1305; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $98,400.00 from $391,500.00 to $489,900.00, to delete Section A.5. in its entirety and replace with a new Section A.5., delete Section B in its entirety and replace with a new Section B, and delete Attachment 2 in its entirety and replace with a new Attachment 2, a copy of which amendment four is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment four be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment four to the grant contract by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to improve the health of those residing in or visiting Davidson County through targeted strategies to prevent and control the use of tobacco products, a copy of which amendment four is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
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 the fourth amendment to a grant between the Tennessee Department of Health and the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously approved by Resolution No. RS2018-1305. The grant proceeds are used to improve the health of those residing in or visiting Davidson County through targeted strategies to prevent and control the use of tobacco products.
The amendment would increase the grant amount by $98,400 from $391,500 to $489,900 and amend related provisions of the contract accordingly, including an updated grant budget attachment. The amendment would further add a provision that allows the grant contract to be extended up to 180 days beyond the expiration date of the contract, under the same terms and conditions. The grant is currently set to expire on June 30, 2021.