Number
231068
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
221138
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin Lead In Water Testing & Remediation grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
Substitute resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept, and fund the 2023-2024 Wisconsin Lead In Water Testing & Remediation grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $103,200 with a City share of $0 and a grantor share of $103,200. The funding, via the US EPA Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN), will provide for staff time and outreach to child care facilities to assess and refer to a State contractor for remediation.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services to assess and refer child care centers for remediation of plumbing containing lead; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 will cost $103,200 comprised of $103,200, 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 2023 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled WI Lead In Water Testing - WIIN:
Project/Grant GR000230000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $103,200
2. Create the necessary Sp...
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