Number
030154
Version
Original
Sponsor:
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Funding Assistance Program grant. (Fire Department)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to apply for, accept and fund a Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Funding Assistance Program grant (formerly known as Act 102) from Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services in the amount of $30,000 with a grantor share of $30,000. The purpose of the project is to enhance provision of emergency medical services through purchase of supplies and equipment, training and public education materials.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for additional equipment, supplies, and training; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 would cost approximately $30,000 of which, 100% would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services is authorized and the Milwaukee Fire Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 940843 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2003 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects, fund the following amounts for the program/project titled Wisconsin EMS Funding Assistance Program:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY SubClass Acct
- GR0000300000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 00060
- · ·
Project Amount
Grantor Share $30,000
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 for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2003 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment;
3. Expend from the 2003 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by department staff.
Drafter:
Milwaukee Fire Department
GAM
April 23, 2003