Number:
120807
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsored By:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance, and funding of a Speed Enforcement 2012-13 grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept, and fund a Speed Enforcement grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety in the amount of $60,000. The purpose of this grant is to detect and apprehend motor vehicle operators in areas with the largest number of crashes due to excess alcohol and speed.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a Speed Enforcement grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety, and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 10/01/12 to 09/30/13 would cost $60,000 of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is authorized and 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 Ordnances; 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 amount for the program titled: Speed Enforcement 2012-13 Project Grant:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0001200000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $60,000
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;
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project Values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Milwaukee Police Department which is authorized to:
- Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date.
Drafter:
Milwaukee Police Department
VLJ:kmb
09/26/12