File #: RS2022-1741    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/24/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/6/2022 Final action: 9/6/2022
Title: A resolution accepting an Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to support all construction requirements associated with the cooler expansion project for the Office of Medical Examiner.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jennifer Gamble, Jeff Syracuse, Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans
Attachments: 1. Grant Exhibit

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A resolution accepting an Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to support all construction requirements associated with the cooler expansion project for the Office of Medical Examiner. 

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Whereas, the Tennessee Department of Health has awarded an Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases grant, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 with no cash match required, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to support all construction requirements associated with the cooler expansion project for the Office of Medical Examiner; 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 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases grant from the Tennessee Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to support all construction requirements associated with the cooler expansion project for the Office of Medical Examiner, 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 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 an Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $450,000 with no cash match required. This grant will support all construction requirements associated with the cooler expansion project for the Office of Medical Examiner. The term of this grant begins March 1, 2022 and ends February 28, 2023.