Number
250507
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Health to negotiate and enter into agreements for sponsorship of public health and community education and engagement programs.
Analysis
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee Health Department acts as the chief health strategist to advance and preserve public health in the city of Milwaukee; and,
Whereas, The field of public health is transitioning to a “Public Health 3.0” framework of practice that emphasizes cross-sector collaborative efforts focused on fundamental factors that influence health across populations; and,
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee Health Department has will implement the Public Health 3.0 approach to public health initiatives and programs; and
Whereas, The Health Department’s successful implementation of Public Health 3.0 and the MKE Elevate community health improvement plan require wide-ranging and constructive community partnerships and participation; and
Whereas, Providing in-kind or paid sponsorship of the Health Department to community education programs focused on key public health topics advances the goals and strategies of the MKE Elevate community health improvement plan; and,
Whereas, MHD’s appropriated funds in the City budget or from grant awards may be used to provide sponsorship and support of such programs in alignment with the MKE Elevate plan; now, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Health and appropriate City officials are authorized until June 30, 2030 to negotiate and execute agreements for sponsorship of community education and engagement programs that support and advance public health goals.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
Aaron Szopinski
July 11, 2025
250507 mhd paid sponsorship