NUMB:
981581
VERS:
ORIGINAL
XXBY:
The Chair
TITL:
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a TEACH Educational Technology Training and Technical Assistance Grant. (Library)
ANLS:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) to accept and fund a TEACH Technology Training Grant Project from the State of Wisconsin in the amount of $467,691 with a city share of $11,491 and a grantor share of $456,200. The purpose of the project will allow MPL in cooperation with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to develop a service delivery model and standardized curricula for training library patrons, MPS parents, and community members to use computers, the Internet, and other information resources.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin for the purpose of developing a service delivery model and standardized curricula for technology training; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 02/01/99 to 06/30/00 would cost $467,691 of which $11,491(2%) would be provided by the city and $456,200(98%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Public Library shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 940843 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 1999 Special Revenue--Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the project titled "TEACH Educational Technology Training and Technical Assistance Grant:"
Proj/Grant Fund Org Program BuYer
GR0009000000 0150 9990 0001 0000
Subclass Acct Project Amount
R999 000600 Grantor Share $456,200
2. Create the necessary Special ...
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