City of Milwaukee - File #: 101524

• File #: 101524
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/12/2011
• In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
• Final action: 5/3/2011
• Title: Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of up to $20,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the Fire Department's emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE PREVENTION, GIFTS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/10/2011	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
5/3/2011	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
4/21/2011	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individual present: Jason Mims - Fire Dept	Pass	4:0
4/15/2011	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/15/2011	0	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/12/2011	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
101524
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
041609
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of up to $20,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the Fire Department's emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Fire Department to accept and expend up to $20,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the department's emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation and expenditures of contributions received by the City; and

Whereas, On November 6, 2001, the Common Council adopted Resolution 010844 amending Resolution 970233 and further amending Resolution 941142 to allow the Fire Department to increase the amount of private contributions to $250,000 from the $75,000 authorized initially for maintaining the special teams training programs; and

Whereas, On June 23, 2003, the Common Council adopted Resolution 030267, authorizing the Fire Department to accept up to $100,000 in private contributions for fire safety education; and

Whereas, On April 12, 2005, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 041609, authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend up to $10,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the department’s emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs; and

Whereas, The Fire Department now wishes to have authorization to accept and expend up to $20,000 in private contributions for purchasing various equipment for the department’s emergency medical services, fire suppression and firefighter wellness/fitness programs; and

Whereas, The Fire Department frequently receives inquiries from citizens, foundations or other entities regarding donating funds for the purc...