IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
170628
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
161333
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER, PEREZ, COGGS, LEWIS, JOHNSON, HAMILTON
Title
Resolution relating to the acceptance of funding and preparation of a request for proposals for a program to combat sex trafficking.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Health Department to accept funds in the amount of $10,000 for the preparation of a request for proposals for a program to combat sex trafficking. The funds shall be released by a subsequent Common Council resolution upon receipt of the results of the request for proposals.
Body
Whereas, PPH 1, LLC (dba Executive Lounge) was approved for a license pursuant to Common Council File No. 161333 on May 9, 2017, to operate an upscale adult cabaret at 730 North Old World Third Street; and
Whereas, Pursuant to approval of the license, Craig Ploetz, on behalf of PPH 1, LLC, signed a May 2, 2017 letter stating that the owners of PPH 1, LLC have committed to combating sex trafficking through established practices; and
Whereas, PPH 1, LLC expressed that it is its intention to make a contribution of $10,000 to a local anti-sex trafficking organization that can assist it in implementing the Club Operators Against Sex Trafficking (COAST) program; and
Whereas, The COAST program is an early warning system that includes working with the federal, state, county, and city law enforcement as well as local organizations dedicated to the elimination of sex trafficking; and
Whereas, The COAST program implements safeguards to verify that employees and independent contractors are U.S. citizens and that authorized workers do not face discrimination with respect to hiring, firing, or recruitment because of citizenship or national origin; and
Whereas, The intent of the COAST program is to become the vigilant “eyes and ears” of the community against human sex trafficking through implementation of training and procedures to safeguard against sex trafficking; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Health Department is directed to accept funds from PPH 1, LLC in the amount of $10,000 for the preparation of a request for proposals for a program to combat sex trafficking; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the funds shall be released by a subsequent Common Council resolution upon receipt of the results of the request for proposals; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant parent account of the 2017 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the preparation of a request for proposals for a program to combat sex trafficking:
Project/Grant GR0001700000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share Amount $10,000
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget to these Project/Grant values the amount required under the fund agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted to the Health Department, which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount appropriated sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2017 grant budget funds for specific items of equipment;
3. Expend from the 2017 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff; and
4. Enter into subcontracts as specified in the grant budget.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB169448
Tea Norfolk
7/19/2017