Number
111385
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the 2012 Dual Protection Partnership Initiative from the State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health-Family Planning Program (DPH-FP) and the Family Planning Health Services, Inc. (FPHS, Inc.)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, to accept and fund the Dual Protection Partnership Initiative from the State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health-Family Planning Program (DPH-FP) and the Family Planning Health Services, Inc. (FPHS, Inc.) in the amount of $200,000. The purpose of the project is to improve access for low-income women to receive dual protection services and supplies, to create a convenient access point for Medicaid Family Planning Waiver enrollment, to increase patient access to on-going reproductive health services, and will establish “dual protection” as a standard of care.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health-Family Planning Program (DPH-FP) and the Family Planning Health Services, Inc. (FPHS, Inc.) to improve access for low-income women to receive dual protection services and supplies; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 01/01/12 to 12/31/12 would cost $200,000 provided entirely 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 Public Health-Family Planning Program (DPH-FP) and the Family Planning Health Services, Inc. (FPHS, Inc.) is authorized and 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 City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of th...
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