Number
010350
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
001363
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution amending Common Council File No. 001363 for acceptance of additional funding for a Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Grant. (DCD)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of City Development to accept additional funding for a Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $200,000. This will bring the total amount of the Grant to $1,295,000 with a City Share of $545,000 and a Grantor Share of $750,000. The City of Milwaukee will select an individual currently employed by the Environmental Protection Agency, to be assigned under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act, to work closely with the Milwaukee Brownfield Redevelopment Team and with all Local, State and Federal partners on Milwaukee's targeted brownfield sites. The scope of this individuals work will include research and evaluation of sites, establish and maintain contact with landowners, and monitor availability of grants and assist in grant writing. Funding for this position will come from the additional $200,000 we are seeking.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Common Council") approved the acceptance and funding of a Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("Grantor") under File No. 980376 adopted July 7, 1998, with a Grantor Share of $200,000 and an In-Kind City Share of $545,000; and
Whereas, The Common Council approved the acceptance of additional funding for said Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Grant from the Grantor under File No. 000435 adopted July 25, 2000, with a Grantor Share of $150,000 and no additional In-Kind City Share; and
Whereas, The Common Council approved the acceptance of additional funding for said Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Grant from the Grantor under File No. 001363 adopted February 6, 2001, with a Grantor Share of $200,000 and no additional In-Kind City Share; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee ("City") appears to be eligible for additional grant funds from the Grantor in the amount of $200,000 with no increase in the In-Kind City Share amount; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Division, has determined that operation of this Grant program from October 1, 1998 to February 1, 2003 will cost approximately $1,295,000, of which $750,000 or 57.92 percent will be provided by the Grantor; and
Whereas, The In-Kind City Share of this Grant program, $545,000 or 42.08 percent, will be provided from the following sources:
In-Kind City Share: $545,000
Out-of-Pocket City Share: $-0-
Local, Non-City Share: $-0-
; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Division, has determined that the benefits to the City from this Grant program appear to exceed the City's share of costs and other obligations to be incurred under this program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that acceptance of said Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the terms specified above, to be administered by the Department of City Development, is authorized; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials and/or the Commissioner of the Department of City Development are authorized to accept such additional Grant funds without further Common Council approval unless any of the following occur:
1. The purpose of such Grant program is significantly changed.
2. The amount of the Out-of-Pocket City Share increases from the amount specified above.
3. The ratio of Out-of-Pocket City Share to Grantor's Share increases from that specified above; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2001 Special Revenue – Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the program titled Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Grant:
Project/Grant: GR0000010000
Fund: 0150
Org: 9990
Program: 0001
By: 0000
Subclass: R999
Account: 000600
Project: Grantor Share
Amount: $750,000
2. Create the necessary Project and Project Level Values and budget to these project values, the amounts required under the Grant Agreement.
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project Values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Department of City Development which is authorized to:
Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the Grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the funds received from the Grantor shall be deposited in accordance with procedures established by the City Comptroller; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of City Development shall have the authority to authorize transfers within the program budget so the amount expended for any purpose shall not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10 percent and such transfers are in accordance with Grantor regulations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, on behalf of the City, is authorized to enter into subcontracts as detailed in the program budget and in accordance with City purchasing procedures and Grant and Aid Guidelines for awarding such contracts.
Drafter
DCD:RDH:rdh
06/19/01/A