Number
260198
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
Substitute resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept, and fund the 2026-2027 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $533,631 with a City share of $0 and a grantor share of $533,631. The funding will provide training, supplies, equipment, and services to assure the Health Department is ready to respond to various emergency situations.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to assure the Health Department is ready to respond to various emergency situations; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 will cost $533,631 comprised of $533,631, or 100%, grantor share and $0, or 0%, City share; now, therefore, be it;
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that 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 Commissioner of Health or their designee is authorized to execute the grant agreement for these funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant parent account of the 2026 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Public Health Preparedness 2026-2027:
Project/Grant GR000260000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $533,631
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Levels; budget to these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement; and be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted to the Health Department which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount appropriated sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2026 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment; and,
3. Expend from the 2026 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff;
4. Expend from the 2026 grant budget funds for contractual services; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2026 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 250699, should be amended as follows:
Under
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
CLINICAL SERVICES DIVISION
DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
Amend footnote (LPHP) as follows:
(LPHP) To expire June 30, 2027 unless the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant is extended.
Under
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPARATION
Amend footnote (PHEP) as follows:
(PHEP) To expire June 30, 2027 unless the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant is extended.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
Ali Rice
June 4, 2026
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