Number
120122
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the application, acceptance and funding of the 2012 Port Security Grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security through the Community Development Grants Administration on behalf of the Milwaukee Port Security Collaborative.
Analysis
This resolution allows the City of Milwaukee to apply and accept funding from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security - Port Security Grant Program. The Milwaukee Port Security Collaborative (MPSC) members applying for this grant are the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Departments, South Milwaukee Fire Department and the State of Wisconsin-DNR.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $308,623; and
Whereas, The following projects will be covered by this grant: Marine Domain Awareness in the amount of $226,204 with a match amount of $75,403; and Improvised Explosive Detection in the amount of $56,318 with a match amount of $18,773; Training and Exercise in the amount of $26,101 with a match amount of 8,700; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 10/01/2012 through 09/30/2014 would cost $411,499 of which $102,876 would be provided by the local share and $308,623 would be provided as the grantor share; now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Community Development Grants Administration 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 2012 Special Revenue - Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the project titled: "2012 Port Security Grant Program":
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0001200000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $308,623
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement; and
3. Establish the necessary City Chare Project Values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted through the Community Development Grants Administration which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2012 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment;
3. Enter into subcontracts and leases as detailed in the grant budget.
Requestor
Drafter
2012CDGA-Port
05/10/12