Number:
031003
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of Law Enforcement Pedestrian Safety Program Grant (Police Department).
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept and fund a Law Enforcement Pedestrian Safety Program pilot project from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Traffic Safety Administration in the amount of $111,043 with a city share of $36,043 and a grantor share of $75,000. The purpose of the project is to provide a communitywide collaborative approach on pedestrian safety, for both motorists and pedestrians, through education and enforcement, especially as it relates to safe routes to school.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Traffic Safety Administration for a Law Enforcement Pedestrian Safety Program Grant, and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Police Department may enter into agreements with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Transportation Studies, Wisconsin Walks, and walking club consultants Mark Fenton and Maurice Williams to provide expertise and assistance with the implementation of law enforcement pedestrian safety programs, and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 09/12/03 to 08/30/05 would cost $111,043 of which $36,043 (32%) would be provided by the city and $75,000 (68%) would 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 Transportation, National Traffic Safety Administration 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 940843; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within th...
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