File #: RS2022-1715    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/2/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/16/2022 Final action: 8/16/2022
Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Metro Animal Care and Control to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for emergency medical care for shelter animals, the Safety Net Program, and to foster behavioral support training.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Erin Evans, Russ Bradford, Tonya Hancock, Joy Styles, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Metro Animal Care and Control to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for emergency medical care for shelter animals, the Safety Net Program, and to foster behavioral support training.   

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WHEREAS, the Friends of Metro Animal Care and Control have awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for emergency medical care for shelter animals, the Safety Net Program, and to foster behavioral support; and,    

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be approved.

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 Friends of Metro Animal Care and Control, in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for emergency medical care for shelter animals, the Safety Net Program, and to foster behavioral support, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved. 

Section 2.                     That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Department 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.

Agenda Analysis

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This resolution accepts a grant from the Friends of Metro Animal Care and Control to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $23,000 with no cash match required. This grant will provide $10,000 in funding for emergency care for shelter animals, $10,000 in funding for the Safety Net Program, and $3,000 in funding to foster behavioral support. The grant period is from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.