Number:
210648
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsored By:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Homeland Security WEM-ALERT SWAT Enhanced Sensing Equipment grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) to accept and fund a Homeland Security Wisconsin Emergency Management ALERT SWAT Enhanced Sensing Equipment grant through the State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), in the amount of $23,000.00 with a city share of $0, and a grantor share of $23,000.00. The grant will fund the purchase of a portable wall/ground penetrating radar unit which will allow the Tactical Enforcement Unit to detect stationary and moving subjects through a variety of different materials during tactical operations.
Body:
Whereas, Under CFDA 97.067, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice through the State of Wisconsin DMA; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 06/14/2021 to 12/31/2021 would cost $23,000.00, of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; 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 City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2021 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amount for the program titled: WEM/HS ALERT SWAT Enhanced Sensing Equipment grant.
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0002100000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $23,000.00
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount requir...
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