Number
221142
Version
Substitute 1
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Project: Lab Readiness Network (LRN) A2 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept, and fund the Epidemiology & Lab Capacity Project: LRN A2 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $156,000 with a City share of $0, or 0%, and a grantor share of $156,000. The funding will increase public health preparedness to respond to emergencies by procuring, implementing, and maintaining new automated and high-throughput laboratory technologies.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to increase public health laboratory capacity to respond to public health emergencies; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023 will cost $156,000 comprised of $156,000 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 ELC: Project A2 LRN:
Project/Grant GR000220000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $156,000
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund Grant and Aid Proje...
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