Number:
031031
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference:
Sponsor:
The Chair
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Beat Patrol Program Grant (Police Department).
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept and fund a Beat Patrol Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $525,656 with a grantor share of $150,000 and a city share of $375,656. The purpose of the project is to work with residents to identify and resolve crime and quality of life issues which impact upon the neighborhood.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance for additional beat patrol officers to work with the residents to identify and resolve crime and quality of life issues which impact upon the neighborhood; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 01/01/2004 to 12/31/2004 would cost $525,656 of which $150,000 (29%) would be provided by the grantor and $375,656 (71%) would be provided by the city; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2004 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects fund, the following amount for the program titled: Beat Patrol Program Grant:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000400000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $150,000
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreemen...
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