Number
140824
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to the acceptance of funds from the State of Wisconsin for the expansion of the City’s ShotSpotter Program and the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”) to accept funds from the State of Wisconsin in the amount of $175,000 for the expansion of the MPD’s ShotSpotter Program. Currently, ShotSpotter covers approximately three (3) square miles. This money, in addition to the $175,000 being provided by Milwaukee County, will expand this to approximately 11 square miles, covering both the central city areas of the north and south sides of the City of Milwaukee.
Whereas, Under 2013 Wisconsin Act 263 the State of Wisconsin appropriated for the fiscal year 2014-15, $175,000 to provide money for the City of Milwaukee’s ShotSpotter Program; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee will take responsibility for the on-going operating costs beginning in 2015; and
Whereas, Section 304-91 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances establishes procedural guidelines related to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenues; and
Whereas, The timing of receipt of these funds did not occur until after 2014 budget adoption, and
Whereas, The MPD will be expending funds for an equal amount of said revenue for the purposes contained herein, and
Whereas, The City Comptroller has certified greater than anticipated revenue in the amount of $175,000, pursuant to s. 304-91,
Pursuant to s. 304-91, I hereby certify that the money required for this is anticipated to be realized on or before December 31, 2014, and to be expended only for the purpose in this resolution.
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Comptroller Date
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City Comptroller is authorized to ...
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