NUMB:
971408
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
970555
XXBY:
The Chair
TITL:
Resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Police)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution authorizes acceptance and expenditure of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Authority to apply for the grant came when file #970555 was approved by the Common Council. The public hearing requirement regarding the proposed use of funds from the grant in relation to the entire budget is addressed by the official notice of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant appearing on the Committee and Council agendas which are publicly noticed.
An advisory board reviewed and approved the grant. The portion of the grant which the City would receive consists of equipment funding. The remainder of the grant goes to the County of Milwaukee in a direct transfer of funds through an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement to upgrade computer equipment in the District Attorney's office, to install a mobile data network at the Sheriff's Department and to fund a Parks Security Coordinator.
BODY:
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.592 the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1999 would cost $1,797,598 of which $266,013 (15%) would be provided by the city and $1,531,585 (85%) would be provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, The local matching share of this grant project in the amount of $266,013 can be provided from the following sources:
City of Milwaukee $211,000 Milwaukee County $ 55,013 ;and
Whereas, A resolution providing authority to apply for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant was approved in Common Council fil...
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