Number
031569
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Immunization Initiative. (Health Department)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Immunization Initiative Grant from the Centers for Disease Control through the State of Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services in the amount of $275,000. The purpose of the program is to increase and improve influenza and pneumonia vaccination rates for adults 65 years of age and older in African American and Hispanic communities.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services for increasing and influencing influenza and pneumonia vaccination rates for adults 65 years of age and older in African American and Hispanic communities; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from 01/01/04 to 12/31/04 would cost $275,000 provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services 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 2004 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the program titled Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Immunization Initiative Grant:
Project/Grant GR0000400000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $275,000
2. Create the necessary Special Re...
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