Number
231715
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and fund a 2024 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group (MMDEG) Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Justice through the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $508,637 with a city share of $328,372 and a grantor share of $180,264. The purpose of the grant is to participate in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Task Force to reduce the volume of controlled substances in the Milwaukee area through targeted interruption of large-scale drug trafficking. The grant funds a portion of salary and fringe benefits for one Sergeant and two Police Officers assigned to the task force.
Body
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.738, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Justice through the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office to participate in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Task Force to reduce the volume of controlled substances in the Milwaukee area through targeted interruption of large-scale drug trafficking; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 would cost $508,637 of which, $328,372 (65%) would be provided by the city and $180,264 (35%) would be provided by the grantor; now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, of the 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 2024 Special Revenue - Grant and Aid Projects the following amounts for the program/project titled 2024 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group (MMDEG) Grant:
Project/Grant GR0002400000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $180,264
2. Create the necessary Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project/Grant Levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount 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 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; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the 2024 Positions Ordinance be amended as follows to reflect the change in footnote (N):
Footnote (N)
Police Department
Narcotics
(N) Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Grant: Position authority to expire 12/31/2024 unless the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Grant is extended.
Requestor
Milwaukee Police Department
2/19/2024