Number
151757
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept and fund the Universal Newborn Screening Program from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $59,333. The purpose of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program is to screen every infant born in Wisconsin for hearing loss and that every child identified as having hearing loss has access to timely and appropriate diagnostic and intervention services.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services to screen newborns for hearing loss; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from 04/01/16 to 03/31/17 would cost $59,333 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 account of the 2016 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Newborn Hearing Screening Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001600000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $59,333
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Levels; budget to 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 appropriated sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2016 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff; and,
3. Enter into subcontracts as detailed in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2016 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 150505, should be amended as follows:
Under
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Amend footnote (N) to read as follows:
To expire 03/31/17 unless the Newborn Hearing Screening Grant is extended. Partially funds one position of Public Health Nurse.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
David Piedt
3-17-16
Newborn Hearing Screening 2016-17 RES