NUMB:
971703
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Sub-Grant.
ANLS:
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This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to apply for, accept and fund a Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Sub-Grant. Application is to Milwaukee County. The grant funds, in the amount of $10,050, will be used for the Fire Department's "Computerized Record Management of Emergency Off-Site Planning Facilities" project to be undertaken from January 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998. This resolution also authorizes the City Comptroller to create the revenue and expenditure accounts necessary for this project and to make the necessary fund transfers.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) Sub-Grant; and
Whereas, By participating in this grant program, the City will augment its preparedness for dealing with hazardous materials releases and upgrade the information available to the Fire Department when such emergencies occur; and
Whereas, The purpose of HMEP grants is to strengthen the ability of hazardous materials teams to comply with NFPA 472 and OSHA 1910.120; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from January 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998 would cost $15,644, of which $5,594 (36%) would be provided by the City and $10,050 (64%) would be provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, A $10,050 HMEP grant to the Milwaukee Fire Department will have the endorsement of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Government; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Fire Department is authorized and directed to apply for and accept, through Milwaukee County, a Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Sub-Grant to fund the Department's "Computerized Record Management of Emergency Off-Site Planning Facilities" project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Fire Department is authorized to administer the grant without further Common Council approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in s. 304-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the grant funds received from Milwaukee County shall be deposited in accordance with procedures established by the City Comptroller; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon acceptance of this grant by the Fire Department, the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Encumber in the parent accounts of the 1998 Special Revenue Accounts-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the Milwaukee Fire Department project titled "Computerized Record Management of Emergency Off-Site Planning Facilities":
Account No. Account Amount
15-010-0100 Grantor Share $10,050
15-010-0101 In-Kind City Share $ 5,594
15-010-0102 Out-of-Pocket City Share $ -0-
(Current Levy)
2. Create a Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Projects and the necessary expenditure and revenue accounts, appropriate to these accounts the amount specified in the grant agreement and transfer the corresponding offsetting estimated revenue.
3. Establish, in accordance with City procedures, the necessary grant-in-kind performance sub-measures.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Chief of the Milwaukee Fire Department is authorized to encumber and expend, from the expenditure account established by the Comptroller, up to $10,050 for the project titled "Computerized Record Management of Emergency Off-Site Planning Facilities" in accordance with the project budget, a copy of which is attached to this file and incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Chief of the Milwaukee Fire Department, on behalf of the City of Milwaukee, is authorized to enter into subcontracts and leases, as detailed in the project budget, in accordance with City purchasing procedures and grant-and-aid guidelines for awarding such contracts.
ZDPT:
Milwaukee Fire Department
DFTR:
LRB97671.1
JDO
2/3/98
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