RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1485

A resolution approving amendment one to a Letter of Agreement for Special Needs Funding (Tobacco Settlement) 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 fund various programs addressing family tobacco use.

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously entered into a Letter of Agreement with the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to fund smoke-free multi-unit housing, a youth risk behavioral study, youth advisory board activity, and an initiative addressing family tobacco use approved by resolution RS2014-1018; and,

WHEREAS, amendment one reallocates unallocated funds in the amount of $351,253.55 from fiscal year 2014-2015 to fiscal year 2015-2016 and increases the amount of grant funds in the amount of $337,780.00 with no cash match required for a new grant total of $689,033.55; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one to the Letter of Agreement be approved.

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

Section 1. That amendment one to the Letter of Agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to fund smoke-free multi-unit housing, a youth risk behavioral study, youth advisory board activity, and an initiative addressing family tobacco use, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

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: Bill Pridemore, Erica Gilmore

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals & Social Services Committee
Introduced:	May 19, 2015
Adopted:	May 19, 2015
Approved:	May 21, 2015
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