NUMB:
971832
VERS:
Substitute Two
XXBY:
The Chair
TITL:
Substitute resolution authorizing application, acceptance and funding for the City of Milwaukee's 1998 Weed & Seed Program expansion from the U.S. Department of Justice.
ANLS:
This resolution authorizes the Community Block Grant Administration, in cooperation with the Milwaukee Police Department, to apply for, accept and fund the 1998 Weed & Seed Program from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration in the amount of $303,657 with a city share of $53,657, and a grantor share of $250,000. The purpose of the program is expand the operation of Safe Haven activity in designated sites on the South Side of the City.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds for the Weed and Seed Grant program, under CFDA Number 16.595, from the United States Department of Justice; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 1998 to September 30, 1999 would cost $303,657 of which $53,657 (17%) would be provided by the city, $250,000 (83%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application and required certifications and assurances to the United States Department of Justice is authorized and the Community Block Grant Administration shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 940843 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee assures and certifies that it will comply with regulation, policies, guidelines and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of United States Department of Justice Program funds to be signed by the Mayor of the City of Milwaukee as the certifying official for this grant program; and, be it
Further Resolved, That appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to enter into the contracts an...
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