Number:
010346
Version:
Original
Reference:
Sponsor:
The Chair
Title:
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. (Police Department)
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes $91,000 to fund items included in the approved 2001 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 No. 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 transfer up to $91,000 from the Police Department's Federal forfeiture Trust Fund (Account Number 0678-2110-9XXX-D33X-662201), to the contribution/revenue account entitled Federal Forfeiture Contribution Revenue (Account Number 0001-3311-985012); and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon transfer of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed transfer $91,000 from the Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department's budget as follows:
0001-3311-0001-D347-6300 $91,000
; 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
Canines $10,000
Cellular Phones 21,000
Mounted Patrol 35,000
Training 25,000
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