Number
181476
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Susbtitute resolution relative to the acceptance of 2018-19 funding for $11,000 from Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept funds from the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the amount of $11,000 to assist with evaluation of a laboratory developed molecular test for detection of STI pathogens associated with genital ulcer disease (GUD) as well as the validation of the CDC real-time multiplex PCR assay for the diagnosis of GUD, especially as it relates to patients presenting suspected syphilis and/or HSV.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from APHL/CDC support the equipment, supplies and training needed to evaluate and validate the described molecular tests at the MHD Lab, which will also positively impact the department’s KHC STI Clinic operations and services; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from 10.08.2018 to 06.30.2019 would cost $11,000 completely funded by the Grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application of this grant from the APHL / CDC 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 commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2018 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Project fund, the following amount for the project titled GUD Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001800000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $11,000
Create the necessary Special Revenue F...
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