Number
250720
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Health Department to accept donations of diapers, wipes, period supplies, and related items from the Milwaukee Diaper Mission throughout 2025.
Analysis
This file authorizes the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) to accept donation of diapers, wipes, and period supplies valued up to $91,200 from the Milwaukee Diaper Mission (MDM). This donation will enhance the quality of family and community health services offered by the Health Dept. and add a layer of critical support for families served by MHD.
Body
Whereas, City of Milwaukee Code of Ordinances 304-24 requires Common Council approval of acceptance of donations to the City of Milwaukee; and,
Whereas, the Milwaukee Diaper Mission has offered donation of diapers, wipes, period supplies, and other related to the Health Department; and
Whereas, provision of free diapers and period products paired with existing family and community health services add value and critical support for families served by MHD programs; therefore, be it so
Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Health Department may accept the yearly donation of diapers, wipes, period supplies, and other related materials from the Milwaukee Diaper Mission; and, be it further
Resolved, that the Commissioner of Health and appropriate City officials may execute the donation agreement between MHD and MDM in a form substantially similar to Exhibit A.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
Aaron Szopinski
August 25, 2025
250720 mdm donation resolution