Number
090784
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration through the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services in the amount of $612,000. The purpose of the project is to promote the wellness of children in Milwaukee, birth through age eight years of age by addressing the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of development.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services to provide this children’s wellness program; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 10/01/09 to 9/30/10 would cost $612,000 entirely provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services is authorized and the Health Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Section 304-81; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2009 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amount for the project titled LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) Grant:
Project/Grant GR0000900000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $612,000
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; and, be it
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;
2. Enter into subcontracts and leases as detailed in the grant budget; and
3. Expend from the 2009 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2009 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 080522, should be amended as follows:
Under
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Family and Community Health Services Division
Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant (E)
ADD:
Public Health Nurse (X) (G) (SSS) 2 positions
DELETE:
Milwaukee Intensive Nurse Home Visiting Program (OOO)
Public Health Nurse Supervisor (X) (OOO) (Y) 1 position
Public Health Nurse (X) (G) (OOO) 3 positions
ADD:
Project LAUNCH Grant (SSS)
Public Health Nurse Supervisor (X) (Y) (SSS) (OOO) 1 position
Public Health Nurse (X) (G) (SSS) 2 positions
Health Project Coordinator - Young Child Wellness Coord. (X) (SSS) 1 position
Add footnote (SSS) as follows:
To expire 9/30/10 unless the Project LAUNCH Grant is extended.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
YMR
10-15-09
LAUNCH Grant 09-10 - RES