Number
040980
Version
ORIGINAL
...Sponsor
THE CHAIR
...Title
Resolution relating to acceptance of a Mobile Satellite Internet System from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. (Fire Department)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to accept a Mobile Satellite Internet System from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for use by the Hazardous Materials Team.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation and expenditures of contributions received by the City; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services has been designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to receive the local share of the 2004 Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Grant; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Fire Department has been selected by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for receipt of one Mobile Satellite Internet System, including a 3-year maintenance contract, with an estimated value of $21,000; and
Whereas, The Mobile Satellite System will be used by the Milwaukee Fire Department's HazMat team to transmit sample information to and from the State Laboratory of Hygiene in the event that phone communications are not available; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Fire Department is authorized to accept a contribution of a Mobile Satellite Internet System from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, in accordance with established City policies and procedures for acceptance of contributions.
Drafter
Milwaukee Fire Department
SJR
10/26/04