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THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of a 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes application, acceptance and expenditure of a 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, through Milwaukee County.
Body:
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.738, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through Milwaukee County for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant; and
Whereas, The purpose of this grant is to fund fund overtime and purchases for various initiatives and projects; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from January 1, 2012 to September 30, 2015 would cost $412,354 of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; and now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2012 Special Revenue -Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the program titled: 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant:
Proj/Grt Fund Org Program BY Subclass Acct
GR0001100000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor share $412,354
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the ...
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