RESOLUTION NO. RS2003-21

A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission for Refugee Assistance Grant.

Whereas, the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed three hundred seventy five thousand five hundred eighteen ($375,518) dollars to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission for the Refugee Assistance Grant; 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 Metropolitan Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1. That the grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission for the Elderly Refugee Services Grant, in an amount not to exceed three hundred seventy five thousand five hundred eighteen ($375,518), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant is hereby appropriated to the Department of Social Services in the current fiscal year budget, 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 final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Brenda Gilmore

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals & Social Services Committee
Introduced:	October 7, 2003
Adopted:	October 7, 2003
Approved:	October 9, 2003
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