Â…Number
040872
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the application, acceptance and expenditure of the 2004 Metropolitan Medical Response System.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to apply for, accept and expend the 2004 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant (MMRS) awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This resolution continues funding for one position of MMRS Coordinator and creates a new position of Administrative Services Specialist in the Fire Department. The grant will provide for an 18-month period the essential staff, supplies and materials required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism. The grant award total is $400,000.
Body
Whereas, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded FY2004 grant funds to 114 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) jurisdictions to enhance their preparedness in the event of domestic terrorism; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee was awarded two grant awards through this program totaling $400,000; and
Whereas, The grant emphasizes preparation in managing incidents related
to domestic terrorism, but will also support the department's operations
in other events that threaten public safety; and
Whereas, Upon approval of this resolution, the Milwaukee Fire Department would use the funds to purchase supplies and materials and pay the salary and benefits for one position of MMRS Coordinator at pay range 863 and one position of Administrative Services Specialist at pay range 001 for 18-months; and
Whereas, Moreover, the grant budget authorizes the Milwaukee Fire
Department to provide $51,754 to Milwaukee County for equipment
upgrades at the EMS-Paramedic Communications Base in effort to
increase interoperability between the two agencies; now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the
Milwaukee Fire Department is authorized to apply for, accept and expend
a grant entitled Metropolitan Medical Response System Fiscal Year 2004
totaling $400,000; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2004 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects, fund the following amounts for the program/project titled 2004 Metropolitan Medical Response System:
Proj/Grt |
Fund |
Org |
Program |
By |
Subclass |
Acct |
Project |
Amount |
GR0000400000 |
0150 |
9990 |
0001 |
0000 |
R999 |
000600 |
Grantor share |
$400,000 |
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels, budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement.
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project Values.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Milwaukee Fire Department, which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted sums for the specified purposes, as indicated in the grant budget, and incur costs consistent with the award date.
2. Expend from the 2004 grant budget funds for the items of equipment as may be deemed necessary for the effective operation of the program; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2004 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 030415 should be amended as follows:
Fire Department
Under:
Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Grant
Amend footnote (A) under MMRS Coordinator to read as follows:
Add:
Administrative Services Specialist (A)
(a) To expire 3/31/06 unless the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Grant is extended.
Requestor
Fire Department
Drafter
SJR
10/12/2004