Number
221069
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to accept a donation of Controlled Substance Lock Boxes from Community Advocates.
Analysis
This file authorizes the Fire Department to accept a donation of 12 Controlled Substance Lock Boxes valued at $20,400 from Community Advocates to be used on MFD paramedic units. This donation will provide a secure container to store federally controlled medications and provide a biometric tracking feature for those accessing medications.
Body
Whereas, City of Milwaukee Code of Ordinances 304-24 allows acceptance of donations to the City of Milwaukee with Common Council approval; and
Whereas, Community Advocates has offered the donation of 12 Controlled Substance Lock Boxes to the Fire Department to support the organizations’ shared focus on reducing the negative effects of controlled substances on the community; and
Whereas, The Controlled Substance Lock Boxes will provide increased security for federally controlled medications and deter attempted theft or diversion; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City accepts with appreciation and gratitude the donation of Controlled Substance Lock Boxes from Community Advocates.
Requestor
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Drafter
Amanda Lewis
11/9/2022
Controlled Substance Lock Box Donation - RES