RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-503

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to reduce the risk of adolescent diabetes by focusing on obesity prevention through physical activity.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to reduce the risk of adolescent diabetes by focusing on obesity prevention through physical activity; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of 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 State of Tennessee, Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to reduce the risk of adolescent diabetes by focusing on obesity prevention through physical activity, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 3. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Board of Health based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

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: Jim Forkum, Keith Durbin

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced: October 21, 2008
Adopted: October 21, 2008
Approved: October 28, 2008
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