Number
140016
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Regional Interoperability Coordinator Grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Fire and Police Commission - Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to apply for, accept and fund a Regional Interoperability Coordinator Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in the amount of $28,000 with a grantor of $28,000 and a city share of $0. The purpose of this grant is to provide payment for services and expenses of the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Interoperability Coordinator who will conduct and document regional interoperability council meetings, inform and educate local stakeholders regarding the WISCOM program, assist local stakeholders in meeting narrow-banding requirements, work with stakeholders to complete TICPs and document efforts in assessing public safety wireless broadband needs in southeast Wisconsin.
Body
Whereas, Under CFDA #97.067, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 01/01/14 to 12/31/14 would cost $28,000 of which 100% 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 Homeland Security through the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs is authorized and the Fire and Police Commission - Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, of the 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 2014 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects the following amount for the project titled: Regional Interoperability Coordinator Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001400000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $28,000
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 agreement;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Fire and Police Commission - Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date; and
2. Enter into subcontracts as detailed in the grant budget.
Requestor
Mr. Steven Fronk
April 14, 2014