Number
170040
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and subsequent expenditure of contributions received by the Milwaukee Health Department for water filters to remove lead from drinking water and distribute to the most vulnerable populations in Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes acceptance of continuous contributions to the City of Milwaukee Health Department for the use of purchasing water filters that remove lead from drinking water and distribute them to the most vulnerable populations in the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee Health Department as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce lead in drinking water exposure to city residents has been coordinating distribution of countertop, faucet-mount, and pitcher-style point of use filters to vulnerable populations in Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The Health Department anticipates receiving donations from various organizations and/or foundations to purchase water filters; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the contributions are accepted pursuant to s. 304-24 of the Code of Ordinances, with an annual amount up to $100,000 per year, no more than the amount actually received, to be deposited into a revenue account to be established by the Comptroller and used by the Health Department for purchasing water filters, with the intent that all amounts deposited be used for that Program and carried over as need be; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to establish a special account within the Health Department’s budget for the expenditure of the contributions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer appropriations and estimated revenue from the Special Purpose Account for Contribution, 0001-2110-0001-006300, and the Estimated Revenue Account for Contributions, 0001-2110-0001-009850, to the Health Department’s Special Account, 0001-3810-006300-DXXX and the Health Department’s Estimated Revenue Account, 0001-3810-0001-009850, up to the amount of $100,000; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to take such further actions as may be necessary or required to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Requestor
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Drafter
David Piedt
04-11-17
Water Filter Contribution RES.rtf