RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-529

A resolution approving a memorandum of understanding by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Metropolitan Nashville Hospital Authority to make available to potentially eligible individuals who receive inpatient or outpatient prenatal or postpartum services information about WIC program benefits and how to apply for those benefits.

WHEREAS, Metropolitan Charter Section 10.104 provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the program and policies of the board, subject to confirmation by Resolution of Council; and,

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, wishes to contract with the Metropolitan Nashville Hospital Authority to make available to potentially eligible individuals who receive inpatient or outpatient prenatal or postpartum services information about WIC program benefits and how to apply for those benefits.

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

Section 1. That the memorandum of understanding by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Metropolitan Nashville Hospital Authority to make available to potentially eligible individuals who receive inpatient or outpatient prenatal or postpartum services information about WIC program benefits and how to apply for those benefits, 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:	December 18, 2012
Adopted:	December 18, 2012
Approved:	December 19, 2012
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