Number:
050971
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Project Safe Neighborhoods, Juvenile Firearm Prosecution Program Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept and fund a Project Safe Neighborhoods, Juvenile Firearm Prosecution Program Grant from the United States Attorney of the Eastern District of Wisconsin by the United States Department of Justice, through the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance in the amount of $21,219. The purpose of this project is to initiate, support and advance law enforcement efforts to reduce gun-related crime and violence.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the United States Attorney of the Eastern District of Wisconsin by the United States Department of Justice, through the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance for a Project Safe Neighborhoods, Juvenile Firearm Prosecution Program Grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 08/01/05 to 07/31/06 would cost $21,219, which is to be provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Police Department will utilize overtime funding to reduce the number of gun-related crimes in the City of Milwaukee by developing criminal cases against those who distribute firearms to juveniles; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the United States Attorney of the Eastern District of Wisconsin by the United States Department of Justice, through the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance is authorized and the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council file 030712; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the ...
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