Number
130581
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept and fund the LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration through the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services in the amount of $542,000. The purpose of the project is to promote the wellness of children in Milwaukee, birth through age eight years of age by addressing the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of development.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services to provide this children’s wellness program; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 9/30/13 to 9/29/14 would cost $542,000 entirely provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services 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 2013 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amount for the project titled LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001300000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $542,000
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund ...
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