Number
140105
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of a bequest to the Milwaukee Police Department on behalf of the Jack Randa Trust.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Police Department to accept a bequest of $24,636.60 from the Jack Randa Trust for the purpose of paying unreimbursed medical expenses for members of the Milwaukee Police Department with financial hardship. Jack Randa was a 35-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police and was considered one the Department's best detectives when he retired in 1987.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-21 of the Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation and expenditure of contributions received to the City; and
Whereas, John "Jack" Randa was a 35-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police and was considered one the Department's best detectives before retiring in 1987, when his heart began to fail; and
Whereas, Jack Randa received a heart transplant in 1987, which at the time was not covered by the City's health insurance; and
Whereas, Jack Randa survived nearly 23 years after the heart transplant before succumbing to complications from long-term post-transplant treatment on August 17, 2011; and
Whereas, Jack Randa willed $24,636.60 of his estate to the Police Department for for the purpose of paying unreimbursed medical expenses for members of the Milwaukee Police Department with financial hardship; and
Whereas, The City received Jack Randa's bequest in the amount of $24,636.60 on August 8, 2014; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Police Department is authorized to accept this bequest; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized to establish a special account within the budget for the expenditure of the contribution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is directed to transfer
appropriations and estimated revenue from the Contribution Fund-General, account number 0001-2110-D001-006300, and the estimated revenue account for contributions, account number 0001-2110-0001-009850 to the Police Department's special account 0001-331-0001-Dxxx-006300, and the Police Department's estimated revenue account 0001-3310-0001-9850 for the purposes set forth in this resolution in the amount of $24,636.60; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Jack Randa and its sincere appreciation for this bequest.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
LRB154691-2
Jim Carroll
8/20/14