Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Milwaukee (Milwaukee) to provide support to Milwaukee law enforcement from July 13, 2024 through July 20, 2024 during the Republican National Convention. Milwaukee has received a US Department of Justice (DOJ) grant to fund security during the convention and will use these grant funds to reimburse the City of Madison for staff providing law enforcement services including wages and benefits while on duty in Milwaukee, a food per diem, lodging, and transportation costs. The resolution amends the Madison Police Department’s (MPD) operating budget to receive the reimbursement, expected to be up to $500,000.
Reimbursement may not be made for staff time while travelling to and from lodging or to and from Milwaukee or for briefing time. MPD estimates these costs could be up to $125,000. The Finance Department will monitor the MPD budget and, if necessary, will offer an amendment later in the year to cover the unreimbursed costs. No appropriation is required at this time.
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Authorizing the Mayor, Police Chief and City Clerk to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Milwaukee to provide support to City of Milwaukee law enforcement from July 13, 2024 through July 20, 2024; and amending the Police Department’s operating budget to receive reimbursement for said expenses
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WHEREAS, the City of Milwaukee and the City have jointly determined that the Milwaukee Police Department will require aid to provide law enforcement services from July 13, 2024 through July 20, 2024, and that it is mutually beneficial to the general public that the Madison Police Department provide such aid when possible; and,
WHEREAS, an intergovernmental agreement would allow MPD officers to provide such supplemental law enforcement services; and,
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes provide that any Wisconsin law enforcement agency may assist a requesting Wisconsin law enforcement agency wit...
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