RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-235

A resolution accepting a grant from the Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee, LLC to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board of Health, to reduce socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in Type 2 diabetes in adults.

WHEREAS, the Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee, LLC has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $65,700.00 with no match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board of Health, to reduce socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in Type 2 diabetes in adults; 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 Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $65,700.00, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board of Health, to reduce socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in Type 2 diabetes in adults, as attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to 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: 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: Jerry Maynard, Erik Cole

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced:	April 15, 2008
Adopted:	April 15, 2008
Approved:	April 23, 2008
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