Number:
090526
Version:
ORIGINAL
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a COPS Hiring Recovery Program Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept, and fund a COPS Hiring Recovery Program (SHRP) Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the amount of $10,298,750 with a city share of $ -0- and a grantor share of $10,298.750. The purpose of this project is to hire 50 additional police officers to enhance community policing efforts.
Body:
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.710, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 07/01/09 to 06/30/012 would cost $10,298,750, of which 100% would be provided by the grantor, and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Police Department will hire 50 new officers for enhanced community policing efforts, and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Police Department is required to maintain these 50 police officer positions for a minimum of 12 months following the 36-month federal funding period; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is authorized and the Police Department 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 2009 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amou...
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