NUMB:
981571
REF:
VERS:
ORIGNIAL
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept donations of equipment for use by the Mounted Patrol Unit. (Police Department)
BODY:
Whereas, The Common Council passed File Number 930380 on July 6, 1993, an ordinance codifying the City's procedural guidelines regarding the receipt, appropriation and expenditure of contributions; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Police Department is establishing a Mounted Patrol Unit within its Special Operations Bureau to provide patrol support throughout the City; and
Whereas, The Police Department has received an offer from the Downtown Management District - Business Improvement District #21 of the donation of a trailer for transport of patrol horses throughout the City; and
Whereas, Other organizations have expressed an interest in making donations that could be used by the Mounted Patrol Unit; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Police Department is authorized to accept donations of equipment, supplies or services to be utilized by the Mounted Patrol Unit, in accordance with established City policies and procedures for acceptance of contributions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That such authority to accept donations for said purpose shall continue unless otherwise rescinded or amended by future Common Council action.
DFTR:
Police Department
JBP
2/9/99