Number
120129
Version
Substitute 2
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health in the amount of $68,391, with a city share of $17,500 and a grantor share of $50,891. The purpose of the Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant is to establish a strong collaboration between Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) and Child Death Review (CDR), leading to improved comprehensive data reports and greater effectiveness of prevention interventions.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health to establish this strong collaboration between FIMR and CDR; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from 04/01/12 to 03/31/13 would cost $68,391 of which $17,500 (26%) would be provided by the city and $50,891 (74%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health 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 account of the 2012 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001200000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 00060...
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