Number
080079
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
Resolution relating to the application, acceptance and expenditure of the 2007 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to apply for, accept and expend the 2007 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 provides funding for essential supplies and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism. The 2007 grant award total is $250,501.
Body
Whereas, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded FY2007 grant funds to 124 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) jurisdictions to enhance their preparedness in the event of domestic terrorism; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 3/1/08 to 3/1/10 would cost $250,501, entirely provided by the grantor; 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 continue one position of MMRS Coordinator and purchase essential supplies and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism; 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 2007 totaling $250,501; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2008 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects, fund the following amounts for the program/project titled 2007 Metropolitan Medical Response System:
Proj/Grt GR0000800000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
BY 0000
SubClass R999
Acct 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $250,501.00
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 2008 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 2008 Positions Ordinance Common Council File Number 070605, be amended further as follows:
Under:
Fire Department, Supporting Services Decision Unit
Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Grant
Amend footnote (A) under Battalion Chief Fire - MMRS Coordinator to read as follows:
(a) To expire 5/1/10 unless the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Grant is extended.
Requestor
Fire Department
Drafter
LRB08224-1
MET
5/2/08