File #: RS2020-682    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/3/2020 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 12/15/2020 Final action: 12/15/2020
Title: A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through Metropolitan Social Services, and Room in the Inn, Inc., to use CARES Act funding to provide operational support for a day shelter in order to stem the Covid-19 spread among individuals experiencing homelessness.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Brandon Taylor, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Zulfat Suara, Joy Styles
Attachments: 1. RS2020-682 Exhibit
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A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through Metropolitan Social Services, and Room in the Inn, Inc., to use CARES Act funding to provide operational support for a day shelter in order to stem the Covid-19 spread among individuals experiencing homelessness.
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through Metropolitan Social Services, have entered into a contract with Room in the Inn, Inc., to provide operational support for a day shelter for people experiencing homelessness; 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 Room in the Inn, Inc. and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through Metropolitan Social Services, to use CARES Act funding to provide operational support for a day shelter in order to stem the Covid-19 spread among individuals experiencing homelessness, 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 Room in the Inn, Inc. and Metropolitan Social Services (MSS) to use CARES Act funding to provide operational support for a day shelter in order to stem the COVID-19 spread among individuals experiencing homelessness.

Room in the Inn will use funds to provide operational support for a day shelter, focusing on health, hygiene, and relieving encampments and shelters. The term of the contract will be six months, commencing on July 1, 2020 and ending ...

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