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A resolution accepting a grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to participate in the Sexually Transmitted Infections Express Cost Evaluation Project to estimate the cost effectiveness of express services compared to non-express services.
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WHEREAS, the National Association of County and City Health Officials have awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to participate in the Sexually Transmitted Infections Express Cost Evaluation Project to estimate the cost effectiveness of express services compared to non-express services; 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 National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to participate in the Sexually Transmitted Infections Express Cost Evaluation Project to estimate the cost effectiveness of express services compared to non-express services, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Department of Health, based on 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 approves a federal pass-through grant in the amount of $10,000 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to the Metro Health Department to implement a pilot STD/HIV Clinic Fast Track Study seeking to revise and improve the registration process and appointment-based system. There is no local match required for this grant. The term of the grant is through June 30, 2021.