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A resolution approving a contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Tennessee Department of Health to identify Arboviruses and assist in the prevention and control of Vector-Borne Diseases in Tennessee.
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WHEREAS, Metropolitan Charter Section 10.104 provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the program and policies of the board, subject to confirmation by Resolution of Council; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, wishes to contract with the Tennessee Department of Health to identify Arboviruses and assist in the prevention and control of Vector-Borne Diseases in Tennessee; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the contract by and between the Tennessee Department of Health and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to identify Arboviruses and assist in the prevention and control of Vector-Borne Diseases in Tennessee is hereby approved.
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.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a contract between the Metropolitan Board of Health and the Tennessee Department of Health to identify Arboviruses and assist in the prevention and control of Vector-Borne Diseases in Tennessee. Pursuant to the agreement, Metro will pay $2,200 to the Tennessee Department of health to test an average of 802 mosquito pools during the term. The term of the contract begins July 1, 2023 and extends for a period of 12 months. The contract may be extended up to four times for periods not to exceed 12 months each.
Fiscal Note: Metropolitan Board of Health will pay the State of Tennessee Department of Health $2,200 for the state’s capacity to provide Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples and $8.85 per mosquito pool submitted. The total estimated cost of testing the mosquito pool is $7,097.70 based an average of 802 mosquito pools the State would test during the terms of this agreement. The Metropolitan Board of Health’s maximum liability over the term of the contract is $10,000.