RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1549

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 TENNderCare outreach program services to TennCare enrolled children and families regarding the benefits of Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT).

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $801,400.00 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 TENNderCare outreach program services to TennCare enrolled children and families regarding the benefits of Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT); 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 $801,400.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide TENNderCare outreach program services to TennCare enrolled children and families regarding the benefits of Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Board 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

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced:	July 7, 2015
Adopted:	July 7, 2015
Approved:	July 8, 2015
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