Number:
071211
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference:
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept and fund a Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance and the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, in the amount of $281,208 with a grantor share of $209,085 and a city share of $72,123. The purpose of the project is to reduce the volume of controlled substances in the Milwaukee Area. This is a continuing grant that currently funds one Lieutenant of Detectives position, one Police Officer position, and one Detective position.
Body:
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.579, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance and the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for a Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Grant in the amount of $209,085; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant project from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 would cost $281,208 of which, $209,085 (75%) would be provided by the grantor and $72,123 (25%) 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 this grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2008 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the project titled “Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Grant”:
Proj/Grt Fund Org ...
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