A resolution amending a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the characterization of ambient concentrations of hazardous air pollutants by extending the project period and appropriating additional funds for the Metropolitan Board of Health.

WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for PM2.5 Ambient Monitoring Network has awarded additional monies not to exceed $122,639 as an amendment to a grant to the Metropolitan Board of Health, for the characterization of ambient concentrations of hazardous air pollutants, which increases the in-kind match by $4,536; and

WHEREAS, the amendment also extends the project period from 9/30/06 to 12/31/07;

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

Section 1. That the amendment to a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Board of Health for the characterization of ambient concentrations of hazardous air pollutants, as attached hereto and incorporated herein, increasing the grant award in an amount not to exceed $122,639, increasing the in-kind match to be provided in the amount of $4,536, and extending the term of the project period through December 31, 2007, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Board of Health based upon the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

Section 3. 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: Rip Ryman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals & Social Services     Committee
Introduced:	November 21, 2006
Substitute Introduced:	November 21, 2006
Adopted:	November 21, 2006
Approved:	November 22, 2006
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