Number
031525
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY
Title
Resolution relating to the acceptance of private contributions for improvements to Enderis Playfield in the 2nd Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee. (Buildings and Fleet Services)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services to accept up to $50,000 in private contributions of material and artwork for the proposed redevelopment work at the City of Milwaukee's Enderis Playfield.
Body
Whereas, Enderis Playfield has a large unused asphalt playground dating from the late 1930's; and
Whereas, The Enderis Park Neighborhood Association is interested in coordinating an effort to revitalize this area and is currently working with the City on a proposed redevelopment at Enderis Playfield; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services estimates the total cost of upgrading Enderis Playfield, including removal of the existing asphalt playground, installation of a jogging track, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, parking lot, walks, benches, and landscaping to be $231,000; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services in it's 2004 Recreational Facilities Capital Improvement Program has budgeted $181,000 for this project; and
Whereas, The Enderis Park Neighborhood Association has committed to raising up to $50,000 towards the playfield improvements and is aware of individuals and organizations who are interested in donating funds for the upgrading of the Enderis Playfield; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services is not authorized to accept private contributions for improvements to the Enderis Playfield; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services is hereby authorized to accept private contributions for the improvements to Enderis Playfield, including materials and artwork, in accordance with established City policies and procedures for acceptance of contributions.
Drafter
Bldgs & Fleet
TWA/mbm
2/20/04