File #: RS2022-1707    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 State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance abuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara, Delishia Porterfield
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance abuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs.   

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WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $681,000.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance abuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs; 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 State of Tennessee, Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $681,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance abuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2.                     That the amount of this grant is to 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 from the State of Tennessee to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $681,000 with no cash match required. This grant will provide for use of available data to identify populations at high risk of adverse consequences from substance abuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs. The grant period is from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.