Number:
141148
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference:
Sponsor:
ALD. WITKOWSKI
Title:
Resolution authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of a Building Neighborhood Capacity Program Award #2 grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes application, acceptance and expenditure of a Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, Building Neighborhood Capacity Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Center for the Study of Social Policy. The purpose of this grant is to help persistently distressed communities build the infrastructure and capacity needed to start positive change in neighborhoods that have faced barriers to revitalization.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Center for the Study of Social Policy for a Building Neighborhood Capacity Program grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2016 would cost $450,000 of which $225,000 (50%) would be provided by the grantor and subgranted by the City of Milwaukee between the Dominican Center for Women, the United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee, and one yet undetermined entity; and $225,000 (50%) would be provided by the MPD Community Partners; and
Whereas, The City of Milwuakee and the subgrantees will execute the necessary agreements governing the subgrant of funds from the City of Milwaukee to the subgrantees; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee, by subgranting 100% of these grant funds to these various entities will be helping certain distressed communities build the infrastructure and capacity needed for revitalization; and now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee Police Department is authorized to enter into the necessary agreements with the subgrantees regarding the dutiful execution of the project and compliance with grant terms and conditions by the subgrantees; and be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2014 Special Revenue -Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the program titled: Building Neighborhood Capacity Program Award #2 Grant:
Proj/Grt Fund Org Program BY Subclass Acct
GR0001400000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor share $225,000
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 subgrantees:
2. Require quarterly budget reports from the subgrantees.
Requestor:
Milwaukee Police Department
VICKI L JOHNSON:kmb
11/03/14