RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-1242

A resolution approving a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, by and through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to the Metropolitan Board of Health for a Community Access Program to improve and expand access to medical services, substance abuse, mental and dental health services for residents of Davidson County who are uninsured.

Whereas, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, by and through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty six thousand five hundred eighty dollars ($756,580) to the Metropolitan Board of Health for a Community Access Program to improve and expand access to medical services, substance abuse, mental and dental health services for residents of Davidson County who are uninsured.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Metropolitan Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1. That the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, by and through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to the Department of Health of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for a Community Access Program in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty six thousand five hundred eighty dollars ($756,580) and for a term beginning on September 1, 2002 and continuing through August 31, 2003, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, be and the same 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.

Sponsored by: Craig Jenkins, Tony Derryberry

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals, & Social Services Committee
Introduced:	November 19, 2002
Adopted:	November 19, 2002
Approved:	November 20, 2002
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