Number
200254
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) to accept funding from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Fund grant in the amount of $69,404.39. These funds will aid the MFD in its responsibility to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus in our community.
Body
Whereas the Milwaukee Fire Department, as a Medicare provider in 2019, received payment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to the care for individuals with possible or actual cases of COVID-19 after January 31, 2020; and
Whereas, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Fund grant will operate from February 1, 2020 to December 30, 2020, of which $69,404.39 is entirely provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, this grant will provide funding needed by the Milwaukee Fire Department to respond to the public health emergency resulting from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); and
Whereas, this grant will fund expenditures incurred by the Milwaukee Fire Department due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, including medical expenses, such as testing and emergency medical transportation; acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies and equipment which is dedicated to mitigating or responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Milwaukee Fire Department is authorized to accept and expend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Fund 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 of the 2020 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Fund the following amounts for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Fund.
Project/Grant GR0002000000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $69,404.39
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels and budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under applicable grants;
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated to the Milwaukee Fire Department and other such city departments and agencies as appropriate, which are 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 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment;
3. Expend from the grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff; and
4. Enter into leases and subcontracts as needed to fulfill the purposes of the grant.
Requestor
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Drafter
Yvette Rowe
07-09-20
CARES Act Funding-MFD-2020-Resolution