Number
130769
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
081077, 091680, 120558
Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWSKI
Title
Resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of the Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Fire Department to accept and expend the 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 tactical emergency medical services training costs and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism. The 2013-14 grant award totals $267,608.
Body
Whereas, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded grant funds to Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) jurisdictions to enhance their preparedness in the event of domestic terrorism and mass casualty incidents; and
Whereas, As designated by the Federal Department of Homeland Security, only the cities of Milwaukee and Madison are eligible to apply for these funds; and
Whereas, The Fire Department would use the grant 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; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 10/1/2013 to 7/31/2014 would cost $267,608, which is entirely provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Fire Department is authorized to accept the grant without further approval unless its terms changed as indicated in s. 204-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2013 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects, fund the following amounts for the program/project titled 2013-14 Metropolitan Medical Response System:
Proj/Grt Fund Org Program By Subclass Acct
GR000130000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor share $267,608.00
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.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the 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 2013 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 2013 Positions Ordinance be amended as follows:
Under
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency Services Division Decision Unit
Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Grant
Battalion Chief Fire - MMRS Coordinator (A)
Amend footnote (A) to read as follows:
"To expire 7/31/2014 unless the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Grant is extended."
Requestor
Drafter
ejs
9/12/2013
Per Emma Stamps - Business & Finance Manager MFD
Amount should be $267,608
Jp 10/3/13