Number:
050996
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a 2005 COPS Secure Our Schools Grant, and authorizing a subgrant to Milwaukee Public Schools for security measures in public schools (Police Department).
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept, and fund a 2005 COPS Secure Our Schools Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $536,411. The purpose of this grant is to improve safety in and around schools.
Body :
Whereas, Under CFDA #16.710, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services for a 2005 COPS Secure Our Schools Grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 9/01/2005 to 8/31/2007 would cost $1,172,821 of which $536,411 (50%) would be provided by the grantor and subgranted by the City of Milwaukee to MPS; and $536,410 (50%) would be provided by MPS; and
Whereas, MPS has budgeted and will make expenditures that are eligible and appropriate as the local match; and
Whereas, MPS and the City of Milwaukee will execute a memorandum of understanding governing the subgrant of funds from the City of Milwaukee to MPS; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee, by subgranting 100% of these grant funds to MPS will be helping to improve the safety and security of Milwaukee’s youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the U.S. Department of Justice is authorized and the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 030712; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Milwaukee Police Department is authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Milwaukee Public Schools regarding the dutiful execution of the project and compliance with grant terms and conditions by MPS; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2005 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amount for the program titled: COPS Secure Our Schools Grant:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000500000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $536,411
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 necessary City Share Project Values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Milwaukee Police Department
which is authorized to:
1. Subgrant the funds to the Milwaukee Public School District;
2. Require timely cost and progress reports from the Milwaukee Public School District.
Drafter:
Milwaukee Police Department
dta
10/14/05