Number
140388
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
121666
Sponsor
ALD KOVAK
Title
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of up to $100,000 in private contributions for operation of the Milwaukee Fire Department Institute.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Fire Department to accept and expend up to $100,000 in private contributions from other fire departments who wish to participate in Milwaukee Fire Institute training events. Currently, contributions may only be accepted from fire departments. This substitute clarifies the original intent to accept contributions from, including but not limited to, other fire departments.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation and expenditure of contributions received by the City; and
Whereas, On March 21, 2013, the Common Council adopted Resolution 121666 authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of up to $100,000 in private contribution from outside fire departments to allow for hosting nationally recognized trainers and speakers at various Milwaukee Fire Department Institute training sessions; and
Whereas, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) desires to contribute toward costs associated with live-fire evolution studies of the hazards associated with attic and knee wall fires, and the most appropriate mitigation technique for each; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Fire Department desires to clarify the intent of Resolution 121666 that Milwaukee Fire Institute contributors include, but are not limited to, outside fire departments; now, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Fire Department is authorized to accept funds for the Milwaukee Fire Institute from supporters of firefighter trainings, including but not limited to outside fire departments.
Requestor
Drafter
Emma J. Stamps
June 6, 2014
Clerical Correction -- Jim Owczarski -- June 9, 2014