Number
110575
Version
Substitute
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee in the amount of $200,000. The purpose of the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative is to work to improve birth outcomes in a targeted geographic area with the worst birth outcomes in the city.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee to work to improve birth outcomes; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from 10/01/11 to 09/30/13 would cost $200,000 entirely provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee 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 account of the 2011 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001100000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $200,000
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Levels; budget to these Project/Grant values the amounts 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 appropriated sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2011 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff; and,
3. Enter into subcontracts 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
Family and Community Health Services Division
Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant (E)
ADD:
Public Health Nurse (X)(G)(EEE) 1 position
ADD footnote (EEE) to read as follows:
To expire 09/30/2013 unless the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative Grant from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee is extended.
Requester
Health Department
Drafter
ymr
09-09-11
Infant Mortality-UW 2011-13 Res