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Resolution amending the 2025 operating budget to create a restricted Public Health Reserve in the Revolving Fund
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WHEREAS, the City of Wauwatosa’s Health Department received a Public Health Infrastructure grant from the WI Department of Health Services for $154,454 and the Health Department planned to fund ARPA positions in 2027;
WHEREAS, the Public Health Infrastructure grant funding period runs through November 30, 2027 and the current contract ends on November 30, 2025 and after that period, the Health Department will receive a new contract for the remaining period;
WHEREAS, there have been federal funding cuts and uncertainty about future funding; therefore, the Health Department is seeking to reallocate the $154,454 to the Public Health Infrastructure grant to current levy-funded positions performing grant-eligible activities through November 30, 2025;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa to amend the 2025 Budget and creating a restricted Public Health Reserve in the Revolving Fund.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 7-0