Number:
001309
Version:
Original
Reference:
Sponsor:
The Chair
Title:
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced law enforcement efforts. (Police Department)
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes $152,000 to fund items included in the approved 2001 Asset Forfeiture Plan.
Body:
Whereas, The federal government has established specific guidelines for expending funds received as a result of the asset forfeiture fund program; and
Whereas, The Police Department currently has funds held in trust (Account 0678-2110-9xxx-662201) to increase or enhance law enforcement efforts in the City of Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Comptroller is authorized to transfer up to $152,000 from the Police Department's Trust Account Number 0678-2110-9xxx-662201 to the contribution/revenue account, Federal Forfeiture Contribution Revenue
(Account Number 0001-3311-985012); and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon transfer of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $152,000 from the Federal Forfeiture Contribution Revenue Account to the Police Department's budget as follows:
001-3311-0001-Dxxx-6300 $108,500
001-3311-0001-Dxxx-6800 $ 43,500
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all funds are to be expended to enhance law enforcement efforts in the City of Milwaukee in the following categories and corresponding amounts:
CATEGORY AMOUNT
Canine Unit $8,000
Background Section $10,000
Cellular Phones 21,000
Mounted Patrol 35,000
MDT Fees 2,500
Avenues West 7,000
Training 25,000
Replacement Polygraph 11,000
Audio/Visual Equipment Upgrades 9,000
Computer Upgrades 10,500
Large-Format Printer 11,000
Surveillance Equipment 2,000
TOTAL $152,000
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Milwaukee Police Department is hereby authorized to expend such funds and that a detailed reporting of the expenditure of the funds for these purposes will be required in the Police Department's annual report to the Common Council, due by February 1, in accordance with Common Council Resolution Number 92-0252, adopted June 16, 1992; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the balance in the 1998 Asset Forfeiture Special Purpose Accounts (3311-0001-D338-6300 and 3311-0001-D338-6800) be transferred to the Asset Forfeiture Trust Account (0678-2110-xxxx-D3xx-662201) prior to the close of 2000 as part of this resolution.
Requestor:
Police Department
Drafter:
JBP
12/11/2000