RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-544

A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for drug and alcohol abuse services.

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously entered into a grant agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, for drug and alcohol abuse services; and,

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the grant agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $53,040.00 from $42,432.00 to $95,472.00 and to change the end date of the grant term from October 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one be accepted.

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

Section 1. That amendment one to the grant by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for drug and alcohol abuse services, a copy of which amendment one is 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 Metropolitan Board 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: Keith Durbin, Jim Forkum

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced:	November 18, 2008
Adopted:	November 18, 2008
Approved:	November 24, 2008
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