RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1058

A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to protect air quality to achieve established ambient air standards.

WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $359,665.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to protect air quality to achieve established ambient air standards; 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an amount not to exceed $359,665.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to protect air quality to achieve established ambient air standards, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Health Department, 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: Ronnie Steine, Charlie Tygard

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced: December 1, 2009
Adopted: December 1, 2009
Approved: December 3, 2009
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