Number:
080411
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Project Safe Neighborhood Anti-Gang Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept and fund a Project Safe Neighborhood Anti-Gang Grant from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, through the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance in the amount of $99,216 with a city share of $0 and a grantor share of $99,216. The purpose of this project is to expand a Milwaukee-specific, comprehensive anti-gang strategy around the city through integration of enforcement strategies coordinated with prevention and intervention projects.
Body:
Whereas, Under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 16.744, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, through the State of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance for a Project Safe Neighborhood Anti Gang grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 01/01/08 through 12/31/08 would cost $99,216, which would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, the Police Department authorized and shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the 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 amount for the program titled: Safe Streets Initiative Grant.
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000800000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $99,216
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Pro...
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