ADOPTED 07/21/1998


RESOLUTION NO. R98-1207

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNCIL OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, INC. AND THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY, ACTING THROUGH THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF HEALTH, TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE DETOXIFICATION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Board of Health has entered into an agreement with the Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee, Inc. for substance abuse detoxification and treatment services for the homeless; 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 agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of substance abuse services for the homeless at a cost not to exceed Two hundred ninety seven thousand five hundred fifty eight dollars (297,558.00), and for a term beginning on July 1, 1998 and extending through June 30, 1999, which agreement is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, be and the same is hereby approved and the Metropolitan Mayor is hereby authorized to executed said agreement.

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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