File #: RS2021-1266    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/17/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 12/7/2021 Final action:
Title: A resolution approving an application for a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department, to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children attending after school programs in nine park locations.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara, Jennifer Gamble, Joy Styles, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. RS2021-1266 Grant Application
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A resolution approving an application for a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department, to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children attending after school programs in nine park locations.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Human Services is accepting applications for a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant with an award of $652,757.56 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government's application for a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant with an award of $652,757.56, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
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 an application for a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department. If the grant application is awarded, the grant award would be $652,757.56 with no required local cash match. The grant proceeds would be used to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children attending after school programs in nine park locations. The term of the grant would...

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