Public Health and Safety Committee
TL;DR
The Public Health and Safety Committee approved several grants to support health and social services, focusing on HIV/AIDS patient support, animal shelter programs, and community food assistance. These resolutions aim to provide medical care, nutrition services, and prepare for potential food assistance disruptions.
Key Decisions
- Street Works HIV/AIDS Support Grant Passed
- Neighborhood Health Outpatient Services Grant Passed
- Metro Animal Care & Control Shelter Program Funding Passed
- Food Bank Support Preparation Passed
- Community Garden at Woodbine Clinic Passed
Agenda
- Public Comment
- Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
- Resolutions
- 1. A resolution appropriating a total of $452,444 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Street Works and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Street Works, for the provision of emergency financial assistance, medical case management, nutrition services, psychosocial services, early intervention services, and transportation for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.Resolution
- 2. A resolution appropriating a total of $211,866 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to United Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., dba Neighborhood Health, Inc., and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and United Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., dba Neighborhood Health, Inc., for the provision of outpatient services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.Resolution
- 3. A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Metro Animal Care & Control to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for various programs for shelter animals.Resolution
- 4. A resolution supporting the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Social Services, in coordination and partnership between government, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations, to support local food banks in preparation for disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Resolution
- Bills on Second Reading
- 5. An Ordinance approving a limited revocable license agreement between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Cosecha Community Development to create, operate, and maintain a noncommercial community garden on the west side of the Woodbine Clinic to utilize Metro property to improve community health and nutrition.Bill
- Public Safety Alliance Presentation
- Chair Report / Updates