Number
010530
Version
Original
Sponsor:
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Funding Assistance Program grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to apply for, accept and fund a Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Funding Assistance Program grant (formerly known as Act 102) from Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services in the amount of $44,721 with a city share of $14,721 and a grantor share of $30,000. The purpose of the project is to enhance provision of emergency medical services through purchase of EMS supplies, equipment, and training.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for additional equipment, supplies, and training; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 would cost approximately $44,721 of which, 67% would be provided by the grantor; now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services is authorized and the Milwaukee Fire Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 940843 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2002 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects, fund the following amounts for the program/project titled Wisconsin EMS Funding Assistance Program:
Proj/Grt Fund Org Program By Subclass Acct
GR0000100000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor share $30,000
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels a Project/Grant value;
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 for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2002 grant budget funds for specific items of
equipment;
3. Expend from the 2002 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by department staff.
Drafter:
Milwaukee Fire Department
GAM
July 23, 2001