Number
050055
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Medical Assistance Outreach Grant. (Health Department)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Medical Assistance Outreach Grant Project from the Milwaukee Foundation through the Social Development Commission in the amount of $15,000. The purpose of the project is to assist low-income families in obtaining medical insurance and food stamps and to measure the impact of the Milwaukee Health Department's programs at three sites.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Milwaukee Foundation through the Social Development Commission to assist low-income families in obtaining medical insurance and food stamps and to measure the impact of the Milwaukee Health Department's programs at three sites; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 01/01/05 to 12/31/05 would cost $15,000 entirely provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the Social Development Commission 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 030712 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2005 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects fund, the following amounts for the project titled Medical Assistance Outreach Grant:
Project/Grant GR0000500000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $15,000
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant Levels; budget against 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:
Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2005 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 040459, should be amended as follows:
Health Department
Healthy Behaviors and HealthCare Access Division
Medical Assistance Outreach Program
Delete:
(1) Health Access Assistant II(X)(CC)
Add:
(1) Health Access Assistant II (X)(CC)(S)
Add footnote (S) as follows:
(S) To expire 12/31/05 unless the Medical Assistance Outreach Grant is extended. Partially funds one position of Health Access Assistant.
Requestor
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Drafter
JN
04-19-05
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