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File #: 120014    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/17/2012 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 5/22/2012
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution directing the Department of Public Works-Operations Division to establish a Tip Hotline for the vandalizing of vacant buildings.
Sponsors: ALD. WADE, ALD. COGGS, ALD. HAMILTON
Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, CRIME AND CRIMINALS
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
6/1/20120 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
5/22/20120 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass10:1 Action details Meeting details Not available
5/9/20120 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

Minutes note: Individuals appearing: Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th District Paul Klajbor, Department of Public Works		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
5/4/20120 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
5/4/20120 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
5/2/20120 CITY CLERK Sponsor added   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/17/20120 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
Number
120014
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
111512
Sponsor
ALD. WADE, COGGS AND HAMILTON
Title
Resolution directing the Department of Public Works-Operations Division to establish a Tip Hotline for the vandalizing of vacant buildings.
 
Analysis
The Department of Public Works-Operations Division currently administers an Illegal Dumping Tip Hotline.  This resolution directs the Department of Public Works-Operations Division to establish and administer a Tip Hotline for reporting the vandalizing of vacant buildings, using the Illegal Dumping Tip Hotline Special Purpose Account.
 
Body
 
Whereas, A significant relationship exists between the vandalizing of vacant buildings and increased calls for police services, higher incidence of fires, both accidental and intentional, and decline and disinvestment in neighborhoods; and
 
Whereas, Vandalized vacant buildings become havens for vandalism, arson and drug crimes, representing not only a drain of valuable governmental resources, but also creating a significant reduction of the quality of life for the surrounding neighborhood; and
 
Whereas, Vandalized vacant buildings are rarely repaired and become a neighborhood blight, eventually requiring demolition of buildings; and
 
Whereas, The Common Council passed an ordinance (Common Council File Number 111512) on April 11, 2012, establishing a penalty of $1,000 to $5,000 for vandalizing a vacant building and causing more than $500 damage to the property; and
 
Whereas, The 2012 City Budget appropriated $25,000 in funding for the Illegal Dumping Tip Hotline; now, therefore, be it
 
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works-Operations Division is directed to establish and administer a Tip Hotline for reporting the vandalizing of vacant buildings; and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That the Tip Hotline for reporting the vandalizing of vacant buildings shall be operated with funds from the Illegal Dumping Tip Hotline Special Purpose Account (0001-5450-001-S220-006300); and, be it
 
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to enter into necessary contracts for the purpose listed.
 
Requestor
 
Drafter
LRB 138195-1
Rich Watt
4/16/12