Number
220396
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
171188, 211890
Sponsor
ALD. ZAMARRIPA, BORKOWSKI, SPIKER, COGGS
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the gift of items of protective gear from the Milwaukee Police Department to Irpin, Ukraine, a Milwaukee sister city.
Analysis
This resolution approves the gift of items of protective gear from the Milwaukee Police Department to Irpin, Ukraine, a Milwaukee sister city.
Body
Whereas, On December 19, 2017, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 171188, establishing a sister city relationship between the City and Irpin, Ukraine; and
Whereas, On March 22, 2022, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 211890, supporting the City’s sister city, Irpin, Ukraine, and condemning Russia’s military assault on Ukraine; and
Whereas, Numerous schools, museums, stadiums, markets, community centers, homes and residential buildings, and water infrastructure were destroyed by the Russian invasion; and
Whereas, Irpin has been drastically affected by the war with Russia, with only 40% of the population returning to the city in the first 30 days after the end of hostilities; and
Whereas, More people could return to their homes if critical social infrastructure is restored, including protective equipment, which has been requested from the City by the Mayor of Irpin; and
Whereas, The Police Department is in possession of expired or unused police protective equipment from retired and resigned members; and
Whereas, Section 310-7-1-a of the Code of Ordinances authorizes the Department of Administration - Purchasing to determine the method of disposal of obsolete City property; and
Whereas, Section 310-7-1-b of the Code permits a donation of obsolete property if the Purchasing Director determines donation would be in the best interest of the City; and
Whereas, The Police Department proposes that the police protective equipment will be transported to Irpin, Ukraine, at no cost to the City; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council approves the donation of the police protective equipment to the City’s sister city of Irpin, Ukraine, if the Purchasing Director determines that the donation is in the best interest of the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That, subject to review of applicable federal laws, the proper City officials are authorized to enter into an Agreement to be prepared by the Office of the City Attorney to donate the police protective equipment to Irpin, Ukraine.
Requestor
Police Department
Drafter
LRB 177492-2
Tea B. Norfolk
7/20/2022