RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-852

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 nutritious food to low income clients vulnerable to inadequate nutrition.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $237,000.00 with no cash match required to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide nutritious food to low income clients vulnerable to inadequate nutrition; 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 $237,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide nutritious food to low income clients vulnerable to inadequate nutrition, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Department 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: Ronnie Steine, Jerry Maynard, Edith Taylor Langster

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced: September 17, 2013
Adopted: September 17, 2013
Approved: September 18, 2013
By: mayor's signature

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