Number
101524
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
041609
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of up to $20,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the Fire Department's emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Fire Department to accept and expend up to $20,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the department's emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation and expenditures of contributions received by the City; and
Whereas, On November 6, 2001, the Common Council adopted Resolution 010844 amending Resolution 970233 and further amending Resolution 941142 to allow the Fire Department to increase the amount of private contributions to $250,000 from the $75,000 authorized initially for maintaining the special teams training programs; and
Whereas, On June 23, 2003, the Common Council adopted Resolution 030267, authorizing the Fire Department to accept up to $100,000 in private contributions for fire safety education; and
Whereas, On April 12, 2005, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 041609, authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend up to $10,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the department’s emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs; and
Whereas, The Fire Department now wishes to have authorization to accept and expend up to $20,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the department’s emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs; and
Whereas, The Fire Department frequently receives inquiries from citizens, foundations or other entities regarding donating funds for the purchase of fire suppression, emergency medical services or other equipment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Fire Department is authorized to accept up to $20,000 in private contributions for the purchase of various equipment for the department's emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs, no more than the amount actually received, in accordance with established City policies; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is directed to establish a special account within the Fire Department budget for the expenditure of the funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer appropriations and estimated revenue from the Special Purpose Account-Contributions, account number 0001-2110-0001-D001-006300, and the Estimated Revenue Account for Contributions, account number 0001-9990-0001-009850 to the Fire Department special account 0001-3280-0001-Dxxx-006800, and the Fire Department estimated revenue account 0001-3280-0001-009850, up to the amount of $20,000; and, be it
Further Resolved, That Resolution File Number 041609, adopted on April 12, 2005, is rescinded.
Requestor
Fire Department
Drafter
LRB126209-1
Teodros W. Medhin/lp
3/29/2011