RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-470

A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, acting by and through the Tennessee Department of Health, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, regarding administering vaccines for underinsured children.

WHEREAS, the intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, acting by and through the Tennessee Department of Health, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, attached hereto, specifies the parties’ roles and responsibilities with regard to administering vaccines for underinsured children; and,

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-9-104 provides that intergovernmental agreements between the State and political subdivisions of the State may be approved by resolution; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this intergovernmental agreement be approved.

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

Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, acting by and through the Tennessee Department of Health, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, regarding providing vaccines to underinsured children, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

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: Sheri Weiner, Lonnell Matthews, Edith Taylor Langster

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced:	November 13, 2012
Adopted:	November 13, 2012
Approved:	November 14, 2012
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