RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1103

A resolution to appropriate American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Action Commission to support the Early Head Start Program by funding a comprehensive child development program.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $965,949.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Action Commission to support the Head Start Program by funding a comprehensive child development program; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Action Commission has accepted this grant pursuant to its authority under M.C.L. 2.108.050; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that these funds be appropriated to the Metropolitan Action Commission.

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

Section 1. That the funds from a grant by and between the United States Department of Health and Human Services in an amount not to exceed $965,949.00 to the Metropolitan Action Commission, to support the Early Head Start Program by funding a comprehensive child development program, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, be appropriated to the Metropolitan Action Commission.

Section 2. 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, Vivian Wilhoite

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals & Social Services Committee
Introduced:	January 19, 2010
Adopted:	January 19, 2010
Approved:	January 20, 2010
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