City of Milwaukee - File #: 091680

• File #: 091680
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/13/2010
• In control: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
• Final action: 5/4/2010
• Title: Substitute resolution relating to the application, acceptance and expenditure of the 2010 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
• Sponsors: ALD. DONOVAN
• Indexes: FEDERAL GRANTS, FIRE DEPARTMENT, HOMELAND SECURITY

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/10/2010	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
5/4/2010	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	13:0
4/28/2010	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individual present: Battalion Chief Daniel J. Holton Approves changes to the positions ordinance.	Pass	5:0
4/23/2010	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/22/2010	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED	Pass	4:0
4/22/2010	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: Individuals present: Acting Deputy Chief Dan Holton and Emma Stamps - Fire Dept. The amount of the grant has been reduced to $311,584.	Pass	5:0
4/15/2010	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/15/2010	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/13/2010	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
091680
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
081077
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the application, acceptance and expenditure of the 2010 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to apply for, accept and expend the 2010 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant (MMRS) awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This resolution continues funding for one position of MMRS Coordinator and provides funding for essential supplies and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism. The 2010 grant award total is $311,584.
Body

Whereas, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded FY2009 grant funds to 124 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) jurisdictions to enhance their preparedness in the event of domestic terrorism; and

Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 3/31/2010 to 12/31/2011 would cost $311,584, entirely provided by the grantor; and

Whereas, The grant emphasizes preparation in managing incidents related to domestic terrorism, but will also support the department's operations in other events that threaten public safety; and

Whereas, Upon approval of this resolution, the Milwaukee Fire Department would use the funds to continue one position of MMRS Coordinator and purchase essential supplies and equipment required to prepare for and manage incidents resulting from domestic terrorism; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Fire Department is authorized to accept the grant without further approval unless its terms changed as indicated in section 204-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinance; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:

1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2010 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects, fund the following amounts for the program/project ti...