Number
061106
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant - Round 13A from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant - Round 13A from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $5,957,757 comprised of $3,900,000 in grantor share and $2,057,757 in City matching funds. The purpose of the project is to make an additional 1,100 housing units lead-safe and to contract with community-based organizations to assure lead-safe and habitable housing in targeted areas.
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 an additional 1,295 housing units lead-safe and to contract with community-based organizations to assure lead-safe and habitable housing in targeted areas; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 01/01/07 to 12/31/09 would cost $5,957,757; $3,900,000 (65%) to be provided by the grantor and $2,057,757 (35%) 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 Common Council File 030712 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2007 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant - Round 13A:
Project/Grant GR0000700000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $3,900,000
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant Levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the necessary City Share project values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted to the Health 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;
Expend from the 2007 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff;
3. Expend from the 2007 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment;
4. Enter into subcontracts and leases as detailed in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2007 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 060494, should be amended as follows:
Add:
Footnote (OO) to read as follows:
To expire 12/31/09 unless the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant - Round 13A from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is extended.
Under:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Home Environmental Health Program
Add:
Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant - Round 13A (OO)
(1) Lead Project Coordinator (X) (OO)
(2) Lead Risk Assessors II (X)(OO)
(1) Program Assistant II (X)(OO)
(1) Health Education Assistant(X)(OO)
(1) Chemist II (OO)
Requestor
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Drafter
YMR
12-19-06
HUD 13A Resolution