Number
221593
Version
ORIGINAL
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Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of an Implementing Overdose Prevention Strategies at the Local Level Technical Assistance Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Fire Department to accept and fund the Implementing Overdose Prevention Strategies at the Local Level (IOPSLL) Technical Assistance Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the amount of $90,552. This is an additional funding source for Milwaukee Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Health and Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative (MORI). The purpose of the project is to collaborate with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to provide technical assistance to fire-based and fire or paramedicine led post-overdose outreach programs.
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Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA/AL Program #93.421, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to provide technical assistance to teams across the country interested in implementing a post-overdose outreach program ; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 2/1/2022 to 7/31/2023 would cost $90,552 entirely provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the application to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized and the Fire 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 commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2022 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Project fund, the following amount for the project titled Implementing Overdose Prevention Strategies at the Local Level (IOPSLL) Technical Assistance Grant:
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