Number:
030522
Version:
Substitute 2
Reference:
Sponsor:
The Chair
Title:
Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced law enforcement efforts.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes $59,109 to fund items included in the approved 2003 Asset Forfeiture Plan.
Body:
Whereas, The federal government has established specific guidelines for expending funds received as a result of the asset forfeiture fund program; and
Whereas, The Police Department currently has funds held in trust (Account No. 0678-2110-9XXX-D33X-662201) to increase or enhance law enforcement efforts in the City of Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Comptroller is authorized to transfer up to $59,109 from the Police Department's Federal Forfeiture Trust Fund (Account Number 0678-2110-9XXX-D33X-662201), to the contribution/revenue account entitled Federal Forfeiture Contribution Revenue (Account Number 0001-3311-985012); and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon transfer of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $59,109 from the Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department's budget as follows:
0001-3311-0001-DXXX-6300 $ 44,109
0001-3311-0001-DXXX-6800 $ 15,000
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all funds are to be expended to enhance law enforcement efforts in the City of Milwaukee in the following categories and corresponding amounts:
CATEGORY AMOUNT
Midtown Substation $ 5,915
Pilot Program for Tasers $11,000
Pilot Program for Pepper Ball Technology $34,194
Earphones $ 8,000
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