A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Department of Health to enhance access to a comprehensive continuum of high quality, community-based care for low income individuals and families with HIV disease.

Whereas, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $2,541,621.00 to the Metropolitan Department of Health to enhance access to a comprehensive continuum of high quality, community-based care for low income individuals and families with HIV disease; and,

Whereas, it is to benefit the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.

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

Section 1.         That the grant by and between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in an amount not to exceed $2,541,621.00 to the Metropolitan Department of Health to enhance access to a comprehensive continuum of high quality, community-based care for low income individuals and families with HIV disease, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized the execute the same.

Section 2.         That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Department of Health 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 adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Rip Ryman, Brenda Gilmore

Attachment(s) on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals & Social Services      Committee
Introduced:	May 15, 2007
Adopted:	May 15, 2007
Approved:	May 17, 2007
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