Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2023-2210

• File #: RS2023-2210
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/25/2023
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 6/6/2023
• Final action: 6/6/2023
• Title: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to eligible individuals.
• Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse, Sharon Hurt, Angie Henderson, Zulfat Suara, Ginny Welsch

Date	Action By	Action
6/15/2023	Mayor	approved
6/6/2023	Metropolitan Council	adopted
6/6/2023	Public Health and Safety Committee	approved
6/5/2023	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
5/30/2023	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to eligible individuals.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $333,100 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to eligible individuals; 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 Tennessee Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $333,100, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to eligible individuals, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant 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
Analysis

This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $333,100 with no cash match required. This grant will be used to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services including increasing access to needed services including wellness exams, screenings, follow-ups, and referrals by providing client/pati...