Number
231058
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Ready to Read Grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Public Library to accept and fund a Ready to Read Grant project from the United States Department of Education in the amount of $241,250. The purpose of the project is to provide coaching and workshops for early childhood educators, and family programs that engage parents and children in fun, meaningful learning activities.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the United States Department of Education to provide coaching and workshops for early childhood educators, and family programs that engage parents and children in fun, meaningful learning activities; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 08/16/23 to 07/30/24 would cost $241,250 of which $241,250 (100%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Public Library shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2023 Special Revenue--Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Ready to Read Grant:
Proj/Grant Fund Org Program BuYr
GR0002300000 0150 9990 0001 0000
Subclass Acct Project Amount
R999 000600 Grantor Share $241,250
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Level values; budget to these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for Milwaukee Public Library which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2023 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment;
3. Expend from the 2023 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff.
4. Enter into subcontracts and leases as detailed in the grant budget.
Requestor
LIBRARY BOARD
Drafter
Sarah Leszczynski
11/07/2023