Number:
050995
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a 2005 COPS Technology Grant (Police Department).
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept, and fund a 2005 COPS Technology Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $493,322, with a grantor share of $493,322 and a city share of $0. The purpose of this grant is to reduce crime and increase officer efficiency by providing funding to purchase mobile field identification units that will allow for the quick field identification of those individuals suspected of engaging in criminal activity.
Body:
Whereas, Pursuant to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Program 16.710, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services for a 2005 COPS Technology Grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 9/01/05 to 12/07/07 would cost $493,322, to 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. Department of Justice 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: 2005 COPS Technology Grant:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000500000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $493,322
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the...
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