Number
220418
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
210686
220334
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2022-23 Lab Response Network for Biological Threats (LRN-B) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
Resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept and fund the 2022-23 Lab Response Network for Biological Threats from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $124,979 with a City share of $0 and a grantor share of $124,979. The funding will provide ongoing lab capacity and information sharing on identifying and preparing for future public health emergencies.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from Wisconsin Department of Health Services to increase laboratory capacity and preparedness for public health emergencies; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 will cost $124,979 comprised of $124,979 or 100% grantor share and $0 or 0% City share; now, therefore, be it;
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that 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 Commissioner of Health or their designee is authorized to execute the grant agreement in substantially the same form as the agreement included in this file; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant parent account of the 2022 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Epidemiology & Laboratory Capacity Preparedness Grant 2022-23:
Project/Grant GR000220000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $124,979
2. Create the necessary Speci...
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