Number
051262
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application for, and acceptance and funding of, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2005 Great Cities Grant titled “Stormwater Parking” (Department of Public Works).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to apply for, accept and fund a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2005 Great Cities Grant titled “Stormwater Parking”. The purpose of this grant is to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from selected City property through the use of “green” best management practices. The total project cost is $121,500, of which 100% will be provided by the grantor. No City matching funds are required.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a 2005 Great Cities Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Forestry Section) would use this grant to conduct a stormwater runoff reduction demonstration project; and
Whereas, This demonstration project would include the following components:
1. Reduce targeted stormwater runoff contributions to the combined sewer system from a City-owned surface parking lot located at 365 East Ward Street (corner of Kinnickinnic Avenue and Ward Street).
2. Achieve this stormwater runoff reduction and increase on-site water detention at the Ward Street parking lot through use of “green” best management practices such as permeable pavement and rain gardens.
3. Use the improvements to the Ward Street parking lot to demonstrate the feasibility of green parking lots and showcase City leadership on stormwater management and reducing runoff.
; and
Whereas, The implementation of this research project will cost $121,500, of which 100% will be provided by the grantor, with no City match required; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is authorized to apply for and accept a 2005 Great Cities Grant titled “Stormwater Parking” in the amount of $121,500 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency without further Common Council approval, unless the terms of the grant change in a manner described in s. 304-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Encumber in the parent accounts of the 2006 Special Revenue Accounts-Grant and Aid Projects the following amounts for the project:
Project/Grant GR0000600000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $121,500
2. Create a Special Revenue Fund-Grant and Aid Projects and the necessary expenditure and revenue accounts, appropriate to these accounts the amounts required under the Grant Agreement, and transfer the corresponding offsetting estimated revenue.
3. Establish the necessary Grant and Aid performance sub-measures.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated to the Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Forestry Section), which is authorized to:
1. Make expenditures from these funds for specified purposes as indicated in the program budget, a copy of which is attached to this file.
2. Transfer funds within the project budget as long as the amount expended for each specific purpose does not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10% or more.
3. Enter into subcontracts and leases to the extent detailed in the project budget.
Requestor
Department of Public Works-Operations Division
Drafter
LRB05510-1
JDO
12/20/05