Number
050373
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to accepting a lease agreement with Benedict Center to operate the Southside Community Justice Center at Johnston Community Health Center.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a lease agreement between the City of Milwaukee Health Department and Benedict Center Justice Advocate, which will occupy space at one City of Milwaukee health facility located at Johnston Community Health Center, and will operate the Southside Community Justice Center with strong partnerships between the community, criminal justice system, and government to create and sustain safe, effective alternative to incarceration and permanent returns home from prison.
Body
Whereas, A lease agreement has been negotiated between the City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Benedict Center, in which the Benedict Center will be provided space at the Johnston Community Health Center, 1230 West Grant Street, and shall make quarterly payment of rent to the City of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, Benedict Center will be operating the Southside Community Justice Center as a part of the Benedict Center Community Justice Initiative funded by Block Grant funding, in partnership with residents of Milwaukee's near south side, the justice system and elected representatives of the area. The goal is to establish a model Community Justice Center representing the best of community justice practice adapted to the specific cultures and values of the neighborhoods served; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the proper City officials are authorized and directed to execute the lease agreement attached to this file between the City of Milwaukee and Benedict Center for the operation of the Southside Community Justice Center at Johnston Community Health Center.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
YR
SouthsideCommunityJusticeRes
7/6/05