City of Milwaukee - File #: 080079

• File #: 080079
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/20/2008
• In control: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
• Final action: 6/10/2008
• Title: Resolution relating to the application, acceptance and expenditure of the 2007 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
• Sponsors: ALD. DONOVAN
• Indexes: FEDERAL GRANTS, FIRE DEPARTMENT, MEDICAL SERVICE

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
6/18/2008	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
6/10/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	13:0
6/4/2008	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Approves changes to the positions ordinance.	Pass	5:0
6/2/2008	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/29/2008	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED	Pass	4:0
5/22/2008	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/20/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
080079
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
Resolution relating to the application, acceptance and expenditure of the 2007 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to apply for, accept and expend the 2007 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant (MMRS) awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This resolution continues funding for one position of MMRS Coordinator and provides funding for essential supplies and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism. The 2007 grant award total is $250,501.
Body

Whereas, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded FY2007 grant funds to 124 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) jurisdictions to enhance their preparedness in the event of domestic terrorism; and

Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 3/1/08 to 3/1/10 would cost $250,501, entirely provided by the grantor; and

Whereas, The grant emphasizes preparation in managing incidents related to domestic terrorism, but will also support the department's operations in other events that threaten public safety; and

Whereas, Upon approval of this resolution, the Milwaukee Fire Department would use the funds to continue one position of MMRS Coordinator and purchase essential supplies and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Fire Department is authorized to apply for, accept and expend a grant entitled Metropolitan Medical Response System Fiscal Year 2007 totaling $250,501; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:

1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2008 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects, fund the following amounts for the program/project titled 2007 Metropolitan Medical Response Sys...