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A resolution approving amendment two to a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and STARS Nashville to fund an epidemiologist position to study data regarding cigarette smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use with the primary focus on children and young adults.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously entered into a grant contract with STARS Nashville to fund an epidemiologist position to study data regarding cigarette smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use with the primary focus on children and young adults approved by RS2020-679; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant contract to delete Section 1.1 in its entirety and replace with a new Section 1.1 and delete Section 3.1 in its entirety and replace with a new Section 3.1, a copy of which amendment two is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment two be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment two to the grant contract by and between STARS Nashville and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to fund an epidemiologist position to study data regarding cigarette smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use with the primary focus on children and young adults, a copy of which amendment two is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
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 amendment two to a grant between the Metropolitan Board of Health and STARS Nashville, originally approved by Resolution No. RS2020-679.
Under the terms of the contract, STARS commits to leading the Nashville Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success e-cigarette and substance misuse capacity building, prevention, and messaging campaign. Metro commits to providing a full-time epidemiologist with expertise in substance abuse, research, and evaluation. Further, Metro will be responsible for all data collection and reporting for this project, provide education to 500 students annually, and serve on the Inter-agency Advisory Board. The total grant amount is $415,071. The term of the contract ends August 30, 2025.
Amendment two amends Section 1.1 of the contract to increase the amount of effort provided by the epidemiologists funded through the grant. In addition, the annual funding structure would be amended for years three through five. No other changes would be made to the grant agreement.