RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-767

A resolution accepting a grant from the Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department, to reduce socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in Type 2 diabetes among adults and promote physical activity in middle Tennesseans.

WHEREAS, the Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $124,300.00 with no match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department, to reduce socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in Type 2 diabetes among adults and promote physical activity in middle Tennesseans; and,

WHEREAS, it is to benefit 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 Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $124,300.00, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department, to reduce socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in Type 2 diabetes among adults and promote physical activity in middle Tennesseans, as attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2: That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.

Section 3: 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 Parks Committee
Introduced:	May 19, 2009
Adopted:	May 19, 2009
Approved:	May 22, 2009
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