Number
070508
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
050045
Sponsor
CHAIR
Title
Resolution amending File Number 050045 relating to acceptance and expenditure of private contributions to the Fire Department.
Analysis
This resolution amends File Number 050045 to allow the Milwaukee Fire Department to increase the amount of private contributions from $400,000 to $600,000 for the purpose of maintaining the special teams training programs.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council adopted File Number 941142 on November 29, 1994, a resolution authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend private donations up to $75,000 for the purpose of maintaining the special teams training programs; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted File Number 970233 on June 3, 1997, a resolution amending File Number 941142 to permit the Fire Department to accept and expend an additional $75,000 for this purpose; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted File Number 010844 on November 6, 2001, a resolution amending File Number 970233 to permit the Fire Department to accept and expend an additional $100,000 for this purpose; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted File Number 050045 on May 20, 2005, a resolution amending File Number 010844 to permit the Fire Department to accept and expend an additional $150,000 for this purpose; and
Whereas, The Fire Department would like to be able to accept an additional $200,000 in private donations for the purpose of maintaining the special teams training programs; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that File Number 050045 is amended by deleting the amount of "$400,000" in the "Further Resolved" clause and inserting in lieu thereof the amount of "$600,000".
Drafter
Milwaukee Fire Department
SJR
6/22/07