Number
231068
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
221138
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin Lead In Water Testing & Remediation grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
Substitute resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept, and fund the 2023-2024 Wisconsin Lead In Water Testing & Remediation grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $103,200 with a City share of $0 and a grantor share of $103,200. The funding, via the US EPA Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN), will provide for staff time and outreach to child care facilities to assess and refer to a State contractor for remediation.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services to assess and refer child care centers for remediation of plumbing containing lead; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 will cost $103,200 comprised of $103,200, 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 2023 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled WI Lead In Water Testing - WIIN:
Project/Grant GR000230000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $103,200
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;
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2024 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 230641, should be amended as follows:
Under
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
HOME ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Delete one position of:
Home Environmental Health Coordinator (X)
Home Environmental Health Manager (X)(Y)(RG)
Add one position of:
Home Environmental Health Coordinator (X)(WIIN)
Home Environmental Health Manager (X)(Y)(RG)(WIIN)
Add footnote (WIIN) as follows:
(WIIN) To expire 9/30/2024 unless the Lead In Water Testing - WIIN grant is extended.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
Aaron Szopinski
November 8, 2023
231068 2023-24 lead wiin res.rtf
Technical Corrections
Aaron Szopinski
11/30/2023