RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-578

RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-578

A resolution accepting a grant from the American Legacy Foundation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to target socio-economically disadvantaged adult smokers and their families to encourage smoke-free environments.

WHEREAS, the American Legacy Foundation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $86,029.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to target socio-economically disadvantaged adult smokers and their families to encourage smoke-free environments; 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 American Legacy Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $86,029.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to target socio-economically disadvantaged adult smokers and their families to encourage smoke-free environments, a copy of which grant 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 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.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced:	December 16, 2008
Adopted:	December 16, 2008
Approved:	December 19, 2008
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