Number
240259
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
230299, 231065
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution creating a Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma Advisory Panel.
Analysis
This resolution establishes a Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Advisory Panel, which will help the ReCAST MKE Coalition identify areas of community need where ReCAST grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services might best be spent. The ReCAST MKE Coalition, which will be staffed by the Department of Administration’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety, will bring together an array of stakeholders with the goal of promoting healing and restorative practices among youth aged 12-24 and their families.
The Advisory Panel shall consist of the following members:
1. One representative from a local law enforcement agency, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
2. Two representatives from Milwaukee Promise Keepers, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
3. Two family or youth representatives from ReCAST target communities, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
4. A representative from the Milwaukee Health Department, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
5. Two mental health professionals, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
6. A school principal administering an elementary, middle of high school located within the city of Milwaukee, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
7. A professional who works with LGBTQIA+ youth to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
Body
Whereas, On July 11, 2023, the Common Council adopted Common Council File Number 230299, approving acceptance of a $1,000,000 2023-24 ReCAST grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by the Health Department; and
Whereas, On December 12, 2023, the Common Council adopted Common Council File Number 231065, transferring departmental budget authority for the remaining balance of the ReCAST grant from the Health Department to the Department of Administration; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety (formerly the Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention) has worked to establish a ReCAST Coalition dedicated to promoting healing and restorative practices among youth aged 12-24 and their families; and
Whereas, The issues being addressed by the ReCAST Coalition are multifaceted and cover a wide range of topics and
Whereas, To be most effective, the Coalition will need to work with a diverse range of community stakeholders and professionals who can advise the Coalition based on their unique perspectives, experiences and expertise; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that a ReCAST Advisory Panel is created to advise the ReCAST Coalition on areas of need and strategies for spending grant funding; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the ReCAST Advisory Panel shall consist of the following members:
1. One representative from a local law enforcement agency, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
2. Two representatives from Milwaukee Promise Keepers, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
3. Two family or youth representatives from ReCAST target communities, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
4. A representative from the Milwaukee Health Department, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
5. Two mental health professionals, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
6. A school principal administering an elementary, middle of high school located within the city of Milwaukee, to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
7. A professional who works with LGBTQIA+ youth to be appointed by the Director of Administration.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority; and, be it
Further Resolved, That appointment of members shall not be subject to the approval of the Common Council; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Advisory Panel shall be staffed by Office of Community Wellness and Safety.
Requestor
Department of Administration, Office of Community Wellness and Safety
Drafter
LRB 179905-2
Christopher Hillard
5/31/2024