Number
061106
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant - Round 13A from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant - Round 13A from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $5,957,757 comprised of $3,900,000 in grantor share and $2,057,757 in City matching funds. The purpose of the project is to make an additional 1,100 housing units lead-safe and to contract with community-based organizations to assure lead-safe and habitable housing in targeted areas.
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 1,295 housing units lead-safe and to contract with community-based organizations to assure lead-safe and habitable housing in targeted areas; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 01/01/07 to 12/31/09 would cost $5,957,757; $3,900,000 (65%) to be provided by the grantor and $2,057,757 (35%) in City 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 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 2007 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant - Round 13A:
Project/Grant GR0000700000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Ac...
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