Number:
050624
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Milwaukee Area Human Trafficking Task Force Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept, and fund a Milwaukee Area Human Trafficking Task Force Grant from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $295,865, with a city share of $103,095 and a grantor share of $192,770. The purpose of this project is to fund a detective’s position within the Police Department to work with federal and local law enforcement partners, as well as victim service agencies, to identify and investigate the trafficking of human persons into the Milwaukee area for illegal purposes.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 10/01/05 to 09/30/08 would cost $295,865, of which $103,095 (35%) would be provided by the city and $192,770 (65%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the US Department of Justice, Bureau 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 2005 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amount for the program titled: Milwaukee Area Human Trafficking Task Force:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000500000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $192,770
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Projec...
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