Number
241362
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
The CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - Local Solicitation grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and fund a FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $878,671.00 with a city share of $0 and a grantor share of $878,671.00. The purpose of the grant is to provide federal criminal justice funding to local governments. The City will serve as the fiscal agent on behalf of the Cities of Milwaukee and West Allis, and Milwaukee County with funding for all units of local government to be used to pursue criminal justice activities as guided by local Memorandum of Understanding.
Body
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.738, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice to provide federal criminal justice funding to local governments; and
Whereas, The City will serve as the fiscal agent for the FY2024 JAG Program grant funds on behalf of the Cities of Milwaukee and West Allis, and Milwaukee County with funding for all units of local government to be used to pursue criminal justice activities; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 10/1/2023 to 9/30/2027 would cost $878,671.00 of which, $0 would be provided by the city and $878,671.00 (100%) would be provided by the grantor; now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that 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 Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of th...
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