NUMB:
970841
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. HENNINGSEN
TITL:
Resolution authorizing the application for a matching grant from the Wisconsin Waterways Commission for the purchase of a skimmer.
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to apply to the Wisconsin Waterways Commission for financial assistance to purchase a skimmer to be used in the removal of floating debris from waterways.
BODY:
Whereas, Under current state law, the Wisconsin Waterways Commission has the authority to approve financial aid to local governments for the development of recreational boating projects; and
Whereas, It is expected that when adopted, the 1997-99 state budget will expand the types of projects eligible for funding under this program to include the acquisition of capital equipment that is necessary to collect and remove floating trash and debris from a waterway; and
Whereas, A clean, debris free Milwaukee River is necessary for the RiverWalk to be an attractive destination for Milwaukee's citizens and visitors; and
Whereas, A maintenance barge owned by the Port of Milwaukee and operated by the Milwaukee Community Service Corps will continue to remove floating debris from the river through October 1997; and
Whereas, The acquisition and operation of a skimmer would more effectively remove debris from the river than the temporary equipment currently being utilized; and
Whereas, As much as 75% of the costs of acquiring a skimmer, trailer and shore conveyer would be eligible to be covered by a grant from the Wisconsin Waterways Commission; and
Whereas, A collaborative partnership consisting of the City, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Port of Milwaukee and private sector parties will provide the financial, technical and management support necessary to make the operation of a skimmer a success; and
Whereas, City funding to provide the required grant match as well as operate the vessel during 1998 is included in the proposed 1998 City budget;
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works is directed to submit an application and act on the City's behalf in securing financial assistance from the Wisconsin Waterways Commission for the acquisition of a skimmer to be used to remove floating debris in waterways.
ZDPT:
DFTR:
IRD-SJJ-9/18/97