Number
081301
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Public Library to submit a proposal for a 2009 Stormwater Best Management Practices Partnership grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Library Director to execute and submit a proposal for a 2009 Stormwater Best Management Practices Partnership grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District (MMSD) for the green roof project at the Central Library in the amount of $1,200,000 with a City share of $950,000 and a grantor share of $250,000.
Body
Whereas, Stormwater pollution control is an important component of the City of Milwaukee’s (City) storm water management regulation; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Public Library has received 2009 capital funding of $950,000 for a green roof project which will replace the existing roof system on the annex of the Central Library; and
Whereas, The MMSD has issued a Request for Proposal to provide grant funding for stormwater management projects that can demonstrate best practices in managing the volume, rate and quality of stormwater runoff; and
Whereas, The Library desires to submit a proposal to MMSD for a grant to assist in funding the Central Library green roof project under the 2009 Best Management Practices Partnership Program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Library Director is hereby authorized to execute and submit a proposal for a 2009 Best Management Practices Partnership grant from the MMSD.
Requestor
LIBRARY BOARD
Drafter
TS: jj
01/06/09