City of Milwaukee - File #: 970555

• File #: 970555
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/11/1997
• In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
• Final action: 7/25/1997
• Title: Resolution relative to application of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Police)
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: FEDERAL GRANTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/31/1997	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/25/1997	0	COMMON COUNCIL	Minutes note: " ---From U.S. Dept. of Justice for 1,531,585 for equipment to reduce crime and"
7/17/1997	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: " ---From U.S. Dept. of Justice for $1,531,585 for equipment to reduce crime and"	Pass	4:0
7/11/1997	0	COMMON COUNCIL	REFERRED TO
7/10/1997	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT

NUMB:

970555

VERS:

ORIGINAL

XXBY:

The Chair

TITL:

Resolution relative to application of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Police)

ANLS:

- Analysis -

This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $1,531,585. The purpose of the grant is to reduce crime and improve public safety. The funding will be used for equipment.

BODY:

Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; and

Whereas, It is appropriate for the City of Milwaukee to apply for such grant funds in the amount of $1,531,585, provided that no funds will be accepted or expended without express Common Council approval by resolution; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application by the Milwaukee Police Department to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance is authorized; and, be it

Further Resolved, That acceptance and expenditure of these funds by the Milwaukee Police Department is not authorized herein and any such acceptance and expenditure shall require express Common Council approval by adoption of a separate resolution.

DFTR:

Milwaukee Police Department

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