A resolution approving an application for a Child Welfare Program Improvement grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for a Child Welfare Program Improvement grant with an award of $400,000 and required matching funds of $71,565; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, it is to benefit the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government's application for the Child Welfare Program Improvement grant, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same, and said application is authorized to be submitted to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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: Billy Walls, Amanda McClendon

Attachment on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals & Social Services     Committee
Introduced:	July 18, 2006
Deferred:	July 18, 2006
Adopted:	August 1, 2006
Approved:	August 7, 2006
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