Number:
080415
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference:
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution authorizing application, acceptance, and funding of a Domestic Violence Liaison Project Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept, and fund a Violence Against Women Act Grant from the US Department of Justice, through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance in the amount of $59,217 with a grantor share of $44,413 and a city share of $14,804.00. The purpose of the project is to enhance programs and services for victims of domestic violence in the City of Milwaukee by continuing to employ one exempt Administrative Services Specialist position. This position will assist domestic violence victims with short term care needs, following a domestic violence incident.
Body:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the US Department of Justice, through the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance for a Domestic Violence Liaison Project Grant; and
Whereas, The operation of this program from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 would cost $59,217.00, of which $44,413.00 (75%) would be provided by the grantor and $14,804.00 (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 is authorized to accept the grant without further approval unless its terms 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 Fund, the following amounts for the project titled Domestic Violence Liaison Project Grant:
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Account
GR0000800000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $44,413
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the necessary City share Project Values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Milwaukee Police Department 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;
2. Transfer funds within the project budget as long as the amount expended for each specific purpose does not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10 percent; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the 2008 Positions Ordinance be amended as follows to reflect the change in footnote (A):
(A) Domestic Violence Liaison Project Grant. Position authority to expire 06/30/09 unless the Domestic Violence Liaison Project Grant funding is extended.
Drafter:
Police Department
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06/11/08