Number
121666
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of up to $100,000 in private contributions for operation of the Milwaukee Fire Department Institute.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to accept and expend up to $100,000 in private contributions for training firefighters from outside the City and hosting outside speakers for training events. The department plans to hold regular seminars of 50 to 100 people and one big event per year. The contribution fund will serve as a mechanism to accept and spend financial contributions from other fire departments that wish to participate in the events.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation and expenditures of contributions received by the City; and
Whereas, The Fire Department plans to hold regular seminars of 50 to 100 people and one big event per year as part of the Milwaukee Fire Department Institute program; and
Whereas, Cooperative training events between the various regional fire departments helps to provide consist service throughout the region and during major fire events; and
Whereas, Accepting contributions from participating fire departments will allow for hosting nationally recognized trainers and speakers at the training sessions; now, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Fire Department is authorized to accept up to $100,000 in private contributions for operation of the Milwaukee Fire Department Institute; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is directed to establish a special account within the Milwaukee Fire Department budget for the expenditure of the funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is directed to transfer appropriations and estimated revenue from the Special Purpose Account-Contributions, account numbers 0001-2110-0001-D001-006000 and 0001-2110-0001-D001-006300, and the Estimated Revenue Account for Contributions, account number 0001-9990-0001-009850 to the Fire Department special account 001-3280-0001-Dxxx-006000 and special account 0001-2110-0001-D001-006300, and the Fire Department estimated revenue account 0001-3280-0001-009850, up to the amount of $100,000.
Requestor
Milwaukee Fire Department
Drafter
LRB144586-1
Rich Watt
3/11/13