Number
101262
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $12,073,526 comprised of $4,499,537 in grantor share and $7,573,989 in various City, Grant and Homeowner matching funds. The purpose of the project is to make an additional 900 housing units lead-safe and to contract with community-based organizations to support housing and community-based primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning in Milwaukee.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to make an additional 900 housing units lead-safe and to support housing and community-based primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning in Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 01/01/11 to 06/30/14 would cost $12,073,526; $4,499,537 (37%) to be provided by the grantor and $7,573,898 (63%) in various matching funds; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized and 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 City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2011 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant 2010:
Project/Grant GR0001100000
Fund 0150
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