Number
221138
Version
Substitute 1
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the WI Lead In Water Testing & Remediation grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept, and fund the Wisconsin Lead In Water Testing & Remediation grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $189,600 with a City share of $0 and a grantor share of $189,900. The funding, via the US EPA Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN), will provide for staff time and outreach to child care facilities to assess and refer to a State contractor for remediation.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services to assess and refer child care centers for remediation of plumbing containing lead; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from December 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 will cost $189,900 comprised of $189,900, 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 Lead In Water Testing - WIIN:
Project/Grant GR000220000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $189,900
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund Grant and ...
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