Number:
030555
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor:
The Chair
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a 2002 COPS Secure Our Schools Grant, and authorizing a subgrant to Milwaukee Public Schools for security measures in public schools (Police Department).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept, and fund a 2002 COPS Secure Our Schools Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services. The purpose of this grant for $639,287 is to improve safety in and around schools. The Milwaukee Public School District (MPS) will expend the local match of $792,185 from funds appropriated by the Milwaukee Public School Board.
Body:
Whereas, under CFDA #16.718, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services for a 2002 COPS Secure Our Schools Grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 9/01/2002 to 8/31/2003 would cost $1,431,472 of which $639,287 (45%) would be provided by the grantor and subgranted by the City of Milwaukee to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS); and $792,185 (55%) would be provided by MPS; and
Whereas, MPS has budgeted and will make expenditures that are eligible and appropriate as the local match; and
Whereas, MPS and the City of Milwaukee will execute a memorandum of understanding governing the subgrant of funds from the City of Milwaukee to MPS; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee, by subgranting 100% of these grant funds to MPS will be helping to improve the safety and security of Milwaukee's youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the U.S. Department of Justice 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
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