NUMB:
991307
VERS:
Substitute 2
XXBY:
The Chair
TITL:
Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced law enforcement efforts.
ANLS:
This resolution authorizes $187,300 to fund items included in the approved 2000 Asset Forfeiture Plan.
BODY:
Whereas, The federal government has established specific guidelines for expending funds received as a result of the asset forfeiture fund program; and
Whereas, The Police Department currently has funds held in trust (Account 0678-2110-9xxx-D33X-662201) to increase or enhance law enforcement efforts in the City of Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Comptroller is authorized to expend up to $187,300 from the Police Department's Federal Forfeiture Trust Fund, account 0678-2110-xxxx-D33X-662201 to the contribution/revenue account entitled Federal Forfeiture Contribution Revenue Account (Number 0001-3311-985012); and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $187,300 from the Federal Forfeiture Contribution Revenue Account to the Police Department's budget as follows:
001-3311-0001-D33X-06300 $ 134,300
001-3311-0001-D33X-06800 $ 53,000
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all funds are to be expended to enhance law enforcement efforts in the City of Milwaukee in the following categories and corresponding amounts:
CATEGORY AMOUNT
Administrative Fees $ 5,000
Canine unit $ 5,000
Capital Court $ 10,000
Cellular Phones $ 21,000
MDC Fees/Software Maintenance $ 5,000
Entry Team Equipment $ 2,500
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