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A resolution accepting a grant from the Greater Nashville Regional Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to provide delivered meals to eligible seniors in their homes and in congregate meal sites throughout Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, the Greater Nashville Regional Council has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $897,335.00 with a required cash match of $81,459.22 to provide delivered meals that meet RDA nutritional guidelines to eligible seniors in their homes and in congregate meal sites throughout Davidson County; 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 Greater Nashville Regional Council, in an amount not to exceed $897,335.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to provide delivered meals that meet RDA nutritional guidelines to eligible seniors in their homes and in congregate meal sites throughout Davidson County, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Social Services Commission, 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 from the Greater Nashville Regional Council (“GNRC”) to the Metropolitan Social Services Commission in an amount not to exceed $897,335 with a required cash match of $81,459.22. This grant will provide delivered meals that meet RDA nutritional guidelines to eligible seniors in their homes and in congregate meal sites throughout Davidson County. The grant also provides transportation services to eligible seniors and adults with physical disabilities. The grant period is from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. This is a continuation of the Nutrition Grant that Metro Social Services has had with GNRC for over 30 years.