Number
110700
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health) Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health) Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration through the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services in the amount of $612,000. The purpose of the project is to promote the wellness of children in Milwaukee, birth through age eight years of age by addressing the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of development.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services to provide this children's wellness program; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from 10/01/11 to 9/30/12 would cost $612,000 entirely provided by the grantor; 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 amount for the project titled LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health) Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001100000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $612,000
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant Levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement; and be it
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project Values; 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;
2. Expend from the 2011 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff;
3. Enter into leases and subcontracts as detailed in the grant budget; and
4. Expend from the 2011 grant funds for equipment as deemed necessary for program operation.
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 (SSS) as follows:
To expire 9/30/12 unless the Project LAUNCH Grant is extended.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
YMR
09-26-11
LAUNCH Grant 11-12 - RES