City of Milwaukee - File #: 130769

• File #: 130769
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/24/2013
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 10/15/2013
• Title: Resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of the Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
• Sponsors: ALD. WITKOWSKI
• Indexes: FIRE DEPARTMENT, GRANTS, MEDICAL SERVICE

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/24/2013	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
10/15/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
10/9/2013	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individual appearing: Emma Stamps, Milwaukee Fire Department	Pass	5:0
10/8/2013	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
10/7/2013	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
10/3/2013	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED; Minutes note: Appearing: EmmaStamps - MFD Business Manager Chief Sean Slowey Chief Michael Romas Clerical correction to amend dollar amount should be $267,608 on the 4th Whereas clause Ald. Puente moved clerical correction be made There were no objections.	Pass	5:0
10/2/2013	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/26/2013	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/26/2013	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/24/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO	Fail

Number
130769

Version
ORIGINAL

Reference
081077, 091680, 120558

Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWSKI

Title
Resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of the Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Fire Department to accept and expend the Metropolitan Medical Response System grant (MMRS) awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This resolution continues funding for one position of MMRS Coordinator and provides funding for essential tactical emergency medical services training costs and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism. The 2013-14 grant award totals $267,608.
Body
Whereas, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded grant funds to Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) jurisdictions to enhance their preparedness in the event of domestic terrorism and mass casualty incidents; and

Whereas, As designated by the Federal Department of Homeland Security, only the cities of Milwaukee and Madison are eligible to apply for these funds; and

Whereas, The Fire Department would use the grant funds to continue one position of MMRS Coordinator and purchase essential supplies and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism; and

Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 10/1/2013 to 7/31/2014 would cost $267,608, which is entirely provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Fire Department is authorized to accept the grant without further approval unless its terms changed as indicated in s. 204-81 of the 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 2013 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects, fund the following amounts for the program/project titled 2013-14 Metropolitan Medical Response System:


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