Number:
081171
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a renewal of the Operation Ceasefire Program Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to renew its Operation Ceasefire Program Grant from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, in the amount of $32,657 with a city share of $-0- and a grantor share of $32,657. The purpose of the project is to achieve maximum coordination and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate and prosecute felons in possession of firearms, and those individuals, organizations, and sources of firearms who knowingly and willingly facilitate the unlawful acquisition of firearms.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for renewal of grant funds from the Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for an Operation Ceasefire Grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 10/01/2008 to 9/30/2009 would cost $32,657 of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is authorized and 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 2008 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amount for the program titled: Operation Ceasefire Grant:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000800000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $32,657
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. Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Transfer funds within the project budget as long as the amount expended for each specific purpose does not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10 percent.
Drafter:
Milwaukee Police Department
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11/21/08