Number
260198
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
Substitute resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept, and fund the 2026-2027 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $533,631 with a City share of $0 and a grantor share of $533,631. The funding will provide training, supplies, equipment, and services to assure the Health Department is ready to respond to various emergency situations.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to assure the Health Department is ready to respond to various emergency situations; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 will cost $533,631 comprised of $533,631, or 100%, grantor share and $0, or 0%, City share; now, therefore, be it;
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Health Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Section 304-81; and, be it
Further Resolved, that the Commissioner of Health or their designee is authorized to execute the grant agreement for these funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant parent account of the 2026 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Public Health Preparedness 2026-2027:
Project/Grant GR000260000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $533,631
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Levels; bu...
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