HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02JANUARY 13, 2009
09 -02 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH STATE DIVISION OF
PUBLIC HEALTH TO ACCEPT 2009 PREPAREDNESS GRANT
FUNDS
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/
HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the
proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to approve and accept a grant
from the State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health, for public health nursing related
activities and participation in local and regional preparedness activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh
that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all
documents and assurances required by the State of Wisconsin Division of Public Health
for purposes of same.
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ON THE WATEP
TO Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Paul Spiegel
Health Director
DATE: December 12, 2008
RE: Public Health Preparedness Contract Agreement 2009
BACKGROUND
Council is being asked to authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the Division of Public
Health of the Department of Health Services that will enable the Health Services Division to receive
funding for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
The Health Services Division has received similar preparedness funding for the last seven years that
has been utilized to increase our capacity to respond to emergencies. The grant funds have also
allowed the Division to develop plans, hold table -top and functional exercises, create and /or purchase
educational materials, and work with community partners to assist them in increasing their level of
emergency preparedness.
In the coming year the Division will be granted $48,926. During the grant cycle the money will be
used to continue our planning process both internally and with community partners, participate in
exercises, develop an integrated public health response targeting at- risk - populations, and staff's level
of competency to sixteen standards set by the Centers for Disease Control.
ANALYSIS
This is an annual noncompetitive grant opportunity for the city to enhance its abilities to respond to
natural and man -made disasters. This grant funds a part-time public health nurse and office assistant
that directly assist the Health Director in accomplishing State mandated plan development, exercises,
community collaboration, and education and outreach to city staff and the citizens.
FISCAL IMPACT
The activities that are proposed to be undertaken will enable the community to be better prepared in
dealing with emergencies. By tapping available grant funds the City does not have to utilize its budget
resources for these activities.
RECOMMENDATION
Council is being asked to authorize the City to enter into the above grant agreement.
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City Manager