Number
140533
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWSKI
Title
Resolution authorizing the application, acceptance and funding of a 2011-2012 Hazmat Equipment grant from the Wisconsin Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $74,203.00.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to apply for, accept and fund a 2011-2012 Hazmat Equipment grant from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs -Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $74,203.00, which is funded 100% by the grantor. These funds will provide for grant eligible equipment for the Milwaukee Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team between July 10, 2014 and July 31, 2014.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs; and
Whereas, The program seeks applications from only the state’s two Type 1 hazardous materials response teams - the City of Milwaukee and City of Eau Claire; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from July 10, 2014 to July 31, 2014 will cost $74,203.00 of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; and, now therefore be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs is authorized and the Fire Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinance; and be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2014 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amount for the program titled, 2011-2014 WHRMS Grant:
Project/Grant: GR0001400000
Fund: 0150
Organization: 9990
Program: 0001
Budget Year: 0000
Subclass: R999
Account: 000600
Project: Grantor Share
Amount: $74,203.00
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against...
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