City of Milwaukee - File #: 990267

• File #: 990267
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/11/1999
• In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
• Final action: 6/2/1999
• Title: Substitute resolution relating to designation of a 211 telephone number for access to non-emergency health and human service information and referrals.
• Sponsors: ALD. D'AMATO
• Indexes: HEALTH CARE, WISCONSIN BELL

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
6/2/1999	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
6/2/1999	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED; Minutes note: Ald. D'Amato requested separate action, and moved to approve this file notwithstanding action of the Public Safety Committee. Prevailed.	Pass	9:8
5/20/1999	1	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Appearances: Dick Deato, State 211 council Essee Allen, United Way Terry Dicks Dr. Seth Foldy, MHD Dr. Ron Pirrallo, MC of WI, Emergency Medicine Ald. D'Amato	Fail	2:3
5/20/1999	1	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE	Pass	4:1
5/17/1999	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
5/17/1999	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
5/13/1999	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/12/1999		PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
5/11/1999	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

NUMB:
990267
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:

XXBY:
ALD. D'AMATO
TITL:
Substitute resolution relating to designation of a 211 telephone number for access to non-emergency health and human service information and referrals.
ANLS:
- Analysis -

This resolution directs the Intergovernmental Relations Division - Department of Administration to seek and secure, from the State of Wisconsin Public Service Commission, designation of 211 as a 3-digit access number for use throughout the State of Wisconsin for non-emergency health and human service informational and referral phone calls.
BODY:
Whereas, For the past 2 years, the Metropolitan Milwaukee 211 Stakeholders Council has been involved in planning for the use of 211 as a 3-digit access number for use throughout the State of Wisconsin for non-emergency information and referral phone calls for health and human services; and

Whereas, A broad cross-section of individuals and agencies has been involved in this initiative, including state officials, county governments, municipalities, United Way of Greater Milwaukee, representatives of local hotlines and other organizations; and

Whereas, The designation and availability of 211 in the City of Milwaukee will assist individuals and families attempting to navigate complex health and social service systems working to address homelessness, hunger, unemployment, substance abuse and other social issues; and

Whereas, The need has increased for easily accessible, accurate and current information about community support services, as a result of the implementation of welfare-to-work initiatives; and

Whereas, A 211 system in other cities has reduced non-emergency phone calls to 911 lines, thereby freeing up that line for actual emergencies; and

Whereas, A 211 system will consolidate a number of existing social-service hotlines, resulting in increased efficiency because of the elimination of duplicative services, including staff and printed materials; a...