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File #: 111313    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/7/2012 In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 3/20/2012
Effective date:    
Title: : Resolution authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of a 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: CRIME PREVENTION, POLICE DEPARTMENT
Attachments: 1. Grant Analysis Form, 2. Budget Form, 3. Hearing Notice List
Number:
111313
Version:
ORIGINAL

Reference:

Sponsor:
THE CHAIR

Title:
Resolution authorizing application, acceptance and expenditure of a 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes application, acceptance and expenditure of a 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, through Milwaukee County.
Body:
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.738, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through Milwaukee County for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant; and

Whereas, The purpose of this grant is to fund the purchase of mobile and digital radios, and two community prosecutor’s positions through the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office; and

Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2014 would cost $596,640 of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:

1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2011 Special Revenue -Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the program titled: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant:

Proj/Grt Fund Org Program BY Subclass Acct
GR0001100000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600

Project Amount
Grantor share $596,640


2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amoun...

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