City of Milwaukee - File #: 061427

• File #: 061427
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/27/2007
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 3/22/2007
• Title: Resolution authorizing the Port of Milwaukee to apply for a 2007 Port Security Grant.
• Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN
• Indexes: FEDERAL GRANTS, PORT OF MILWAUKEE, SECURITY MEASURES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
3/28/2007	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
3/22/2007	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	13:0
3/7/2007	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0
3/1/2007	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
2/27/2007	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

061427

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

Alderman Bauman

Title

Resolution authorizing the Port of Milwaukee to apply for a 2007 Port Security Grant.

Analysis

This resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for a 2007 Port Security Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security.  This is a new round of the grant program for 2007.  Acceptance and expenditure of this grant will require approval of a separate resolution.

Body

Whereas, The City of Milwaukee/Port of Milwaukee is eligible for grant funds from the United States Department of Homeland Security 2007 Port Security Grant Program; and

Whereas, The Port of Milwaukee, the Police Department, and the Fire Department in working together have identified grant eligible items that will strengthen the security of critical infrastructure in the waterfront area; and

Whereas, The total project cost of these items is $840,000.  Approximately 75% of the project cost would come from the grantor and 25% from the City; and

Whereas, It is appropriate for the Port of Milwaukee to apply for such grant funds; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to apply for a 2007 Port Security Grant with a total project cost of up to $840,000.

Drafter

Port of Milwaukee

Lawrence Sullivan 2/21/07

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