RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-762

A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide direct financial assistance to clinical and social service providers to address the AIDS epidemic.

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,491,499.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide direct financial assistance to clinical and social service providers to address the AIDS epidemic; 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. Department of Health and Human Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,491,499.00, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide direct financial assistance to clinical and social service providers to address the AIDS epidemic, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized the 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.

Sponsored by: Jim Forkum, Sean McGuire

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced: May 19, 2009
Adopted: May 19, 2009
Approved: May 22, 2009
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