Number
250855
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution designating certain City of Milwaukee events and initiatives as eligible for contributions.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the acceptance of contributions for designated City of Milwaukee programs, events, and volunteer efforts, establishing their eligibility for public support in compliance with the City’s Code of Ordinances.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances authorizes the acceptance of contributions for City programs and events that serve a specified municipal purpose; and
Whereas, Through GiveMKE, donors may contribute to City-sponsored events and programs such as Juneteenth Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Alert Neighbor, and MKE Community Excellence programs; and
Whereas, Events such as Peace Week, City Employee Recognition Awards (CERA), Mothers of Milwaukee Summit (MOMS), Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit, State of the City Address, and the City Christmas Tree lighting, meet the criteria for eligibility for contributions; and
Whereas, These events and volunteer efforts may be designated to receive contributions in support of their continued success and alignment with the City’s goals of equity, community engagement, and public service; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Clerk’s Office is authorized to accept contributions for the aforementioned City events and programs, in accordance with Chapter 304-24; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the contributions received shall be deposited with the City Treasury, and the City Comptroller is authorized to establish appropriate, trackable accounts for the funds to ensure proper expenditure and reporting; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all contributions for these events and programs shall be used solely for the purposes specified by the donors, in compliance with the City’s financial regulations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That for each designated event and program, the City Comptroller is directed to transfer appropriations and estimated revenues from the Contribution Fund - General (0001-2110-0001-D001-006300) and the estimated Revenue Account for Contributions (0001-2110-0001-009850) to the Mayor’s Office Special Account (1110-DXXX-006300) and the Mayor’s Office Revenue Account (0001-1110-0001-009850) for the purposes set forth in this resolution.
Requestor
DOA-Budget & Management Division
Drafter
Bryan J. Rynders
September 15, 2025
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