Number
020508
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Bioterrorism Grant. (Health Department)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Bioterrorism Grant project from the Centers for Disease Control through the State of Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services in the amount of $760,874.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services to enhance local public health agency capacity to prepare and respond to bioterrorism; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 09/01/02 to 08/31/2003 would cost $760,874 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 Division of Health and Family Services is authorized and the Health 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 account of the 2002 Special Revenue Accounts-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the project titled Bioterrorism Grant:
Project/Grant GR0000200000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $760,874
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated 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 2002 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff;
3. Expend from the 2002 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment;
4. Enter into subcontracts as detailed in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2002 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 010468, should be amended as follows:
Health Department
Administration
From
Epidemiology Section
Move the Bioterrorism Grant (Q)
To
Disease Control and Prevention Division immediately preceding the section entitled Home Environmental Health Division; and
Delete:
(1) Microbiologist III (Q)(GG)
Add:
(1) Microbiologist III (Q)
(1) Molecular Microbiologist (Q)
(1) LIS/QA Technical Specialist (Q)
Amend footnote (Q) as follows:
To expire 08/31/03 unless the Bioterrorism Grant is extended; and
Delete footnote (GG).
Requestor
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Drafter
JN
07-09-02
BIORES