Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends the Police Department’s 2023 Operating Budget Department for a Wisconsin Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant of $25,000. The funding will be used to purchase computers and supplies to improve teleworking capabilities. There is no local match or city expense.
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Amending the 2023 Operating Budget of the Police Department; and accepting a Wisconsin Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant award of $25,000 to fund the purchase of computers and supplies to improve teleworking capabilities
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WHEREAS the Wisconsin Department of Justice (WDOJ) is using its federal Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program funding to assist local law enforcement agencies, in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus.; and,
WHEREAS, WDOJ has awarded the Madison Police Department grant award of $25,000 for COVID-19 response-related expenses for the period of February 1 through December 31, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the Department can upgrade the replacement of desktops scheduled to be replaced in 2023 with laptops and accessories through this funding, increasing teleworking capacity and flexibility for employees.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Chief of Police are authorized to accept a FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) subaward grant award of $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Police 2023 Operating Budget, is amended to appropriate any grant funds received to be used for the purposes of the grant, including modifications upon appropriate approvals from the funder, the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance and Police Departments are authorized to establish and/or maintain accounts as required for the administration of the grant funds.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Police Department shall use grant funds to pay for the purposes described above.