Number
211134
Version
Substitute 1
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY AND CHAMBERS, JR.
Title
Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program grant from the United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept, and fund the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $1,598,719 with a City share of $0 and a grantor share of $1,598,719. The funding will provide interventions and supports for Milwaukee residents experiencing addiction and at risk of overdose.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice to provide interventions and supports for Milwaukee residents experiencing addiction and at risk of overdose; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 will cost $1,598,719, comprised of $1,598,719, 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 for these funds; 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 COSSAP - Milwaukee DROP:
Project/Grant GR000220000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $1,598,719
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund Grant...
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