NUMB:
971576
VERS:
ORIGINAL
XXBY:
The Chair
TITL:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Grant. (Police)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept and fund a GREAT Grant project from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in the amount of $482,298 with a city share of $142,298 and a grantor share of $340,000. The purpose of the project is to reduce gang activity and contribute to achieving the Department's citizen satisfaction objectives. This is a continuing grant. No position authority is contingent on the grant.
BODY:
Whereas, Under the terms of Cooperative Agreement #95699040, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for a GREAT grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998 would cost $482,298 of which $142,298 (30%) would be provided by the city and $340,000 (70%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is authorized and the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81 of the Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Encumber in the parent accounts of the 1997 Special Revenue Accounts-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the project titled:
Account No. Account Amount
15-010-0100 Grantor Share $340,000
15-010-0101 In-kind City Share $142,298
15-010-0102 Out-of-Pocket City Share $ -0-
(Current Levy)
2. Create a ...
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