NUMB:
970786
VERS:
Substitute I
XXBY:
The Chair
TITL:
Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of an El Protector Program Grant - Milwaukee Third Year.
ANLS:
This substitute resolution authorizes the Police Department to apply for, accept and fund an El Protector Program Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety in the amount of $115,521 with a city share of $32,820 and a grantor share of $82,701. The purpose of the project is to address traffic safety issues in the Hispanic community including speeding, drinking and driving, safety belt and child restraint usage, pedestrian, registering vehicles and licensing drivers.
BODY:
Whereas, under the terms of CFDA #20.600, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for an El Protector Program Grant - Milwaukee Third Year; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998 would cost $115,521 of which $32,820 (28%) would be provided by the city and $82,701 (72%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is authorized and the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 940843; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Encumber in the parent accounts of the 1997 Special Revenue Accounts-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the project titled: El Protector Program Grant/Milwaukee Third Year
Account No. Account Amount
15-010-0100 Grantor Share $82,701
15-010-0101 In-kind City Share $32,820
15-010-0...
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