NUMB:
971604
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution relating to annual United Performing Arts Fund/VISIONS campaign.
ANLS:
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-Analysis-
This resolution recognizes the importance of the UPAF/VISIONS campaign and encourages support of City of Milwaukee employees.
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BODY:
Whereas, Additional non-tax funds are needed to supplement property tax funds to preserve the quality of life in Milwaukee, and nonprofit organizations have been established to receive contributions from the private sector toward this end; and
Whereas, Friends of the Pabst Theater was created to ensure preservation of this historic landmark building, and the development of improvements in service, programs and facilities with the aid of private donations; and
Whereas, The Urban Forestry Fund has been established through the Milwaukee Foundation to further enhance the environment of this city, and to extend services and programs which cannot be adequately supported without alternative non-tax revenues; and
Whereas, the Milwaukee Recreation Fund has been established through the Milwaukee Foundation to help enhance our small town park settings within city neighborhoods by providing funds to make special improvements to the 48 tot lots and providing educational programs to give residents and neighborhood organizations a sense of ownership in those tot lots to help them become a focal point for the neighborhood; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Art Museum has been established to ensure the development of services, programs and facilities with the aid of private donations; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Public Library Foundation was established to acquire resources and support educational, cultural and information services to better serve the community drawing upon individual as well as corporate donations; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Public Museum has been established to help support programs and activities that promote a greater understanding of our world and our cultures; and
Whereas, Donations to these organizations will be committed to programs and services which cannot be met through tax revenues, and are not intended as a replacement for such funds; and
Whereas, VISIONS has been established to solicit monetary support for these organizations; and
Whereas, The 1997 combined UPAF/VISIONS campaign was very successful and indicative of employees, concern for, and support of, the associated organizations; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, encourages all city employees to support this joint campaign in its goals of improving the quality of this city's cultural life and environment.
ZDPT:
DFTR:
City Atty.
VJB:kef:resoluti\vision
01/09/98