NUMB:
000193
VERS:
ORIGNIAL
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and expend private donations for the continuation of a "Teddy Bear Program " which provides teddy bears to traumatized children who are victims of child abuse, child neglect, sexual assault and traffic accidents. (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 anticipates receiving contributions for a "Teddy Bear Program"; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Police Department is authorized to accept and expend funds and/or equipment up to $100,000 for the purpose of establishing a Teddy Bear Program, in accordance with established City policies and procedures for acceptance of contributions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to establish a Special Account within the Police Department's budget for the expenditure of this contribution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer appropriations and estimated revenue from the Contribution Fund - General, Account number 0001-2110-0001-D001-006300, and the estimated revenue account for Contributions, Account Number 0001-2110-0001-009850 to the Police Department's special account 0001-3310-0001-Dxxx-006800 and the Police Department's estimated revenue account 0001-3310-0001-009850 up to the amount of $100,000.00; and, be it
Further Resolved, That such authority to accept contributions for said purpose shall continue unless otherwise rescinded or amended by future Common Council action.
DFTR:
Police Department
JBP
5/19/2000