RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1407

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 eliminate pregnancy smoking, reduce secondhand exposure to infants and young children, and promote tobacco abstinence among young school children.

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 with a required cash match of $14,600.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to eliminate pregnancy smoking, reduce secondhand exposure to infants and young children, and promote tobacco abstinence among young school children; 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 $85,000.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to eliminate pregnancy smoking, reduce secondhand exposure to infants and young children, and promote tobacco abstinence among young school children, 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 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: Bill Pridemore, Erica Gilmore, Edith Taylor Langster

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced:	March 17, 2015
Adopted:	March 17, 2015
Approved:	March 19, 2015
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