RESOLUTION NO. RS2010-1171

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Health Department, to provide funding for project diabetes implementation activities to reduce the risk of adolescent diabetes by focusing on obesity prevention through physical activity and exercise.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Health Department, to provide funding for project diabetes implementation activities to reduce the risk of adolescent diabetes by focusing on obesity prevention through physical activity and exercise; 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 State of Tennessee, Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Health Department, to provide funding for project diabetes implementation activities to reduce the risk of adolescent diabetes by focusing on obesity prevention through physical activity and exercise, 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 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:	April 6, 2010
Adopted:	April 6, 2010
Approved:	April 12, 2010
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