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File #: 031277    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/19/2003 In control: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 1/21/2004
Effective date:    
Title: : Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced law enforcement efforts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: GIFTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT
Attachments: 1. Fiscal Note.pdf, 2. Police Dept. Cover Letter.pdf, 3. Budget Reply.PDF, 4. Fiscal Review Analysis.pdf, 5. Sub 1 Fiscal Note.pdf
Number
031277
Version:
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference:
 
Sponsor:         
The Chair
 
Title:          
Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced law enforcement efforts.
 
Analysis      
This resolution authorizes $381,900 to fund items included in the approved 2004 Asset Forfeiture Plan.
 
Body             
Whereas, The federal government has established specific guidelines for expending funds received as a result of the asset forfeiture fund program; and
 
Whereas, The Police Department currently has funds held in trust (Account
No. 0678 -2110-9XXX-D33X-662201) to increase or enhance law
enforcement efforts in the City of Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
 
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Comptroller is authorized to transfer up to $381,900 from the Police Department's Federal forfeiture Trust Fund (Account Number 0678-2110-9XXX-D33X-662201), to the contribution/revenue account entitled Federal Forfeiture Contribution Revenue (Account Number 0001-3311-985012); and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That upon transfer of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $381,900 from the Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department's budget as follows:
 
0001-3311-0001-DXXX-6300       $ 248,900
0001-3311-0001-DXXX-6800       $ 133,000
 
; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That all funds are to be expended to enhance law enforcement efforts in the City of Milwaukee in the following categories and corresponding amounts:
 
CATEGORY                              AMOUNT
 
Administrative Fees                        $7,000
Auto Track Fees                        $14,400
Computer Upgrades                        $25,000
MDT Fees                              $2,500
Mounted Patrol                                    $100,000
Protective Vest Replacement                  $100,000
Rifle Scopes                              $3,000
Training                               $25,000
Audio Visual Systems                        $25,000
Vehicles                              $80,000
 
Total                                    $381,900
                                                                                                         
; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That the Milwaukee Police Department is hereby authorized to expend such funds and that a detailed reporting of the expenditure of the funds for these purposes will be required in the Police Department's annual report to the Common Council, due by February 1, in accordance with Common Council Resolution Number 92-0252, adopted June 16, 1992; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That the balance in the 2001 Asset Forfeiture Special Purpose Accounts (3311-0001-D347-6300 and 3311-0001-D347-6800) be transferred to the Asset Forfeiture Trust Account (0678-2110-XXXX-D3XX-662201) prior to the close of 2003 as part of this resolution.
 
Drafter      
 
Milwaukee Police Department
BB
1/14/2004