NUMB:
990342
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice Weed and Seed Grant for 1999 in the amount of $175,000.
ANLS:
This resolution authorizes the Community Block Grant Administration to apply for accept and fund a grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice for the Weed and Seed Grant Program. The purpose of this grant is to continue the operation of the Safe Havens and to restore safety and vitality to the targeted neighborhoods.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee is eligible for grant funds for the Weed and Seed Grant programs, under State appropriation number 455.209 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice; and
Whereas, The Common Council in CCFN 980248 has approved the administrative and supervisory function of the Community Relations - Social Development Commission for the Weed and Seed Program; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 would be provided for by the grantor in the amount of $175,000; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice is authorized and the Community Block Grant Administration shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 940843 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit Funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 1999 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the program/project titled State of Wisconsin Department of Justice Weed and Seed Program:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY SubClass Acct
GR0009000000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $175,000
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 Community Block Grant Administration 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. Enter into a subcontract with SDC as detailed in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all departments/agencies are required to submit budget and activity reports in amounts and according to any conditions approved by the Common Council and the Mayor in conformance with File Number 74-92-5v to the Community Block Grant Administration and the City Comptroller for their review and approval; and, be it
Further Resolved, That payments for the State of Wisconsin Weed and Seed costs incurred shall be paid in accordance with approved CDBG reimbursement policy based on the approval by the Community Block Grant Administration and City Comptroller of a Budget Forecast (CDA-51); and, be it
Further Resolved, That except as modified by this resolution, the guidelines for handling the Community Development Block Grant Program set forth in Common Council File Number 74-92-5v is fully applicable to the 1999 Community Development Entitlement funding Program.
DFTR:
99-WI-WEED&SEED-1
DH
06/04/99