Number:
050857
Version:
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference:
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Substitute resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Police Department).
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes acceptance and expenditure of an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Service.
Body:
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.592, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services, for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Whereas, approval for application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services, was authorized in Common Council File #041599; and
Whereas, The purpose of this grant is to update the Milwaukee Police Department’s fleet of squad cars, and to begin to implement the utilization of cameras in the squads; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2008 would cost $410,650, of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; and 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 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 2005 Special Revenue -Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the program titled: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant:
Proj/Grt Fund Org Program BY Subclass Acct
GR0000500000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600...
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