RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-389

A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Action Commission for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to provide financial assistance with heating/cooling costs and budget counseling for its eligible customers.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Action Commission, previously entered into a Grant Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); and,

WHEREAS, the parties with to amend that Grant Agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $251,782.00 with a cash match of $145,000.00, a copy of which Amendment 9 is attached hereto; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Action Commission has accepted the amendment to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant, attached hereto and incorporated herein, pursuant to its authority under M.C.L. 2.108.050; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that these funds be appropriated to the Metropolitan Action Commission.

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

Section 1. That Amendment 9 to the grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Human Services in an amount not to exceed $251,782.00 to the Metropolitan Action Commission, for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to provide financial assistance with heating/cooling costs and budget counseling for its eligible customers, a copy of which Amendment 9 is attached hereto and incorporated herein, be appropriated to the Metropolitan Action Commission.

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: Erik Cole, Jerry Maynard

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred: Budget & Finance Committee
Health, Hospitals and  Social Services Committee
Introduced: August 7, 2008
Adopted: August 7, 2008
Approved: August 18, 2008
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