Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends the Police Department’s 2023 Operating Budget and authorizes the acceptance an Oscar Rennebohm Foundation grant award of $40,000 for leadership development and training over two years. There is no city match or impact on the levy.
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Amending the Police Department’s 2023 Operating Budget; and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to accept a Oscar Rennebohm Foundation grant award of $40,000 for leadership development and training
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WHEREAS, the Madison Police Department continuously seeks opportunities for improvement and innovation; and,
WHEREAS, the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation has generously awarded the Department $40,000 for leadership development over two years, that would significantly increase leadership development capacities, and help ensure a broader foundation of knowledge and experience within all ranks; and,
WHEREAS, funding from the Rennebohm Foundation will help officers become better equipped to anticipate, analyze, and respond to crime patterns, address community safety concerns, and manage change within the profession.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Chief of Police are authorized to accept and enter into an agreement with the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation for $40,000 for the purposes stated above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Department’s 2023 Operating Budget is amended to appropriate any funds received for the purposes of the grant, including modifications upon appropriate approvals from the funder.
BE IT BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Department and the Police Department are authorized to establish and/or maintain accounts as required for the administration of the grant funds, including an interest bearing account for the advanced funding.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that grant funds not expended as of December 31, 2025, be carried forward until fully utilized.