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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide an array of programs and direct patient care services to meet the public health needs of Tennessee’s citizens.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $725,200.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide an array of programs and direct patient care services to meet the public health needs of Tennessee’s citizens; 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 Tennessee Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $725,200.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide an array of programs and direct patient care services to meet the public health needs of Tennessee’s citizens, 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 Board of Health based on the 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 accepts a grant of $725,200 from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Board of Health. No local cash match is required. The grant funds will be used to provide an array of programs and direct patient care services to meet the public health needs of Tennessee’s citizens. The grant term beings July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022.