NUMB:
990461
VERS:
ORIGINAL
XXBY:
The Chair
TITL:
Resolution relative to application for a Bulletproof Vest Grant. (Police Dept.)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for a Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The purpose of the grant is to provide a 50% match for protective vest purchases made by law enforcement agencies.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a Bulletproof Vest Grant; and
Whereas, It is appropriate for the City of Milwaukee to apply for such grant funds, provided that no funds will be accepted or expended without express Common Council approval by resolution; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application by the Milwaukee Police Department to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance is authorized; and, be it
Further Resolved, That acceptance and expenditure of these funds by the Milwaukee Police Department is not authorized herein and any such acceptance and expenditure shall require express Common Council approval by adoption of a separate resolution.
DFTR:
Milwaukee Police Department
JP:bb
6/16/99