Number:
061224
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference:
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a US Homeland Security Buffer Zone Protection Grant for the Milwaukee Water Works.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Water Works to apply for, accept and fund a US Department of Homeland Security Buffer Zone Protection Grant from the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance in the amount of $189,000 with a city share of $0 and a grantor share of $189,000. The purpose of this project is to enhance the protection of Water Works infrastructure.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the US Department of Homeland Security through the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 01/1/07 to 12/31/08 would cost $189,000 of which $0 (0%) would be provided by the city and $189,000 (100%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance is authorized and the Water Works shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council file 030712; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2007 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amount for the program titled: Buffer Zone Protection Grant
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000700000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $189,000
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish th...
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