Number
100949
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the 2011 Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the amount of $417,292. The purpose of the grant is to serve families in need of services related to improving pregnancy outcomes, enhancing family functions, preventing child abuse and neglect and assuring child readiness for school.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services to improve pregnancy outcomes, enhance family functions, prevent child abuse and neglect and assure child readiness for school; and
Whereas, The continued operation of this grant program from 01/01/11 to 06/30/2011 would cost $417,292 comprised of $406,042 (97%) grantor share and $11,250 (3%) City Share; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services is authorized and 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 City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant parent of the 2011 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the program titled Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001100000 Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $406,042
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted to the Health Department which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date; and
2. Expend from the 2011 grant budget for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff;
3. Expend from the 2011 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment; and
4. Enter into subcontracts and leases as detailed in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2011 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 100414, should be amended as follows:
Under
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Change footnote (E) to read as follows:
To expire 06/30/11 unless the Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant is extended.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
HEALTH
ymr
12/05/10
Home Visiting Res 2011