City of Milwaukee - File #: 111027

• File #: 111027
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/30/2011
• In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
• Final action: 12/20/2011
• Title: Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Cribs for Kids Grant from the United Health Foundation.
• Sponsors: ALD. HINES JR.
• Indexes: GRANTS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
12/27/2011	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
12/20/2011	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED; Minutes note: Add Ald. Hines as co-sponsor.	Pass	15:0
12/8/2011	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individuals present: Yvette Rowe Health Department Jessica Guthirimu Health Department	Pass	5:0
11/30/2011	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number      

111027

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. HINES

Title

Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Cribs for Kids Grant from the United Health Foundation.

Analysis

This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Cribs for Kids Grant from the United Health Foundation in the amount of $50,000 provided by the grantor. The purpose of this grant is to address the issue of infant mortality within at-risk communities by providing parents with a safe place for their infants to sleep every night. Families receive group education about safe sleep practices as well as a portable crib (Pack 'n Play).

Body

Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds for the Cribs for Kids Grant from the United Health Foundation; and

Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 12/01/11 to 12/31/12 would cost $50,000 provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the Cribs for Kids Grant from the United Health Foundation 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 the 2011 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Funds, the following amount for the project titled Cribs for Kids Grant:

            Project/Grant                  GR0001100000

            Fund                        0150

            Org                        9990

            Program                  0001

            Budget Year                  0000

            Subclass                  R999

            Account                  000600

            Project                        Grantor Share

            Amount                  $50,000

2.   Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Grant Levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement; and, be it

Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted to the Health Department which is authorized to:

1.  Expend from the amount budgeted sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;

2.  Expend from the 2011 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff;

3.  Enter into leases and subcontracts as detailed in the grant budget; and

Requestor

Health Department

Drafter

YMR

12-04-11

Cribs for Kids Res 2011.rtf