Number
110597
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue. (Election Commission)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of funds by the Election Commission due to unanticipated revenues. These unanticipated revenues are the result of reimbursement from Milwaukee County for costs expended by the City of Milwaukee Election Commission in the 2011 Spring Election recount.
The resolution provides for recognition of unanticipated revenues by the City Comptroller as required in s. 304-91 of the Code of Ordinances
Body
Whereas, Section 304-91 of the Code of Ordinances establishes procedural guidelines related to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenues; and
Whereas, Under Wisconsin statutes and the rules of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, the City of Milwaukee Election Commission was required to conduct election recount activities related to the 2011 Spring Elections; and
Whereas, By memorandum of April 18, 2011, the Government Accountability Board advised that the entire costs to the City of the 2011 Spring Election recount would be reimbursable by Milwaukee County; and
Whereas, The Election Commission has been advised by the Milwaukee County Election Commission that it is entitled to reimbursement from Milwaukee County of at least $31,620.34 of expenses incurred by the Election Commission in the 2011 Spring Election recount, and a check for payment of $31,620.34 has been received from Milwaukee County and funds placed in estimated revenue account Number 987999; and
Whereas, The City Comptroller has certified greater than anticipated revenue in the amount of $31,620.34, pursuant to s. 304-91,
Pursuant to s. 304-91, I hereby certify that the money required for this is to be realized on or before December 31, 2011, and is to be expended onl...
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