RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-467

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 Board of Health, 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 $150,000.00 with an in-kind match of $30,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, 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 $150,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, 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.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Board 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: Sheri Weiner, Lonnell Matthews, Edith Taylor Langster

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