Number
000879
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Police Department)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes acceptance and expenditure of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Authority to apply for the grant came when file #000703 was approved by the Common Council. The public hearing requirement regarding the proposed use of funds from the grant in relation to the entire budget is addressed by the official notice of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant appearing on the Committee and Council agendas which are publicly noticed.
An advisory board reviewed and approved the grant. The portion of the grant which the City would receive consists of equipment funding.
Body
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.592 the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2002 would cost $1,117,159 of which $111,716 (10%) would be provided by the city and $1,005,443 (90%) would be provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, A resolution providing authority to apply for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant was approved in Common Council file #000703 ; and
Whereas, The Local Law Enforcement Block Grant requires that prior to obligation of funds at least one public hearing will be held regarding the proposed use of the grant in relation to its entire budget; and
Whereas, The public notice of this grant resolution and the public meeting of the Committees and Council will serve this purpose; and
Whereas, An advisory board has reviewed and approved the grant; and
Whereas, The grant funds must receive any interest earne...
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