Number:
031711
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Joint Terrorism Task Force Grant. (Police Department)
Analysis:
This continuing resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept and fund a Wisconsin Joint Terrorism Task Force grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, in the amount of $18,150 with a city share of $7,431 and a grantor share of $10,719. The purpose of this task force is to investigate (through mutual agreement by Joint Terrorism Task Force member agencies) specifically identified terrorist organizations planning or carrying out terrorist acts occurring in, or affecting, the State of Wisconsin and to apprehend those individuals committing such violations.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation for a Wisconsin Joint Terrorism Task Force; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 10/01/03 to 09/30/04 would cost $18,150, of which $7,431 (41%) would be provided by the city and $10,719 (59%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation is authorized and the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council file 030712; 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, the following amount for the program titled: Wisconsin Joint Terrorism Task Force Grant:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000400000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Projec...
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