NUMBER
000703
VERSION
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution relative to application of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Police Department)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of approximately $1,145,000. The purpose of the grant is to reduce crime and improve public safety. The funding will be used primarily for equipment to support law enforcement functions.
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 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; and
Whereas, It is appropriate for the City of Milwaukee to apply for such grant funds in the amount of approximately $1,145,000, 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.
Drafter
Milwaukee Police Department
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7/27/2000