Number
081706
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
Title
Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $1,001,369 comprised of $874,085 in grantor share and $127,284 in City matching funds. The purpose of this project is to enroll 120 housing units and completely address healthy housing issues within 85 units in Milwaukee for a healthier environment by addressing asthma triggers and to leverage expertise from a community-based organization and the Medical College of Wisconsin through contracting.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to make 85 units in Milwaukee healthier by addressing asthma triggers and to leverage expertise from a community-based organization; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 04/15/09 to 04/15/12 would cost $1,001,369; $874,085 (87%) to be provided by the grantor and $127,284 (13%) in City matching funds; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized and the Health Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Section 304-81 and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2009 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant:
Project/Grant GR0000900000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Yea...
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