NUMB:
981591
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. MURPHY
TITL:
Substitute resolution relative to application for a U.S. Department of Commerce Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program grant.
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution authorizes and directs the Department of Neighborhood Services to apply for a Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program grant in an amount up to $500,000 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This grant would be used for development of a public-access, map-based database of City information to be made available on the Internet.
BODY:
Whereas, The National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce has established the Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (TIIAP) to promote the development, widespread availability and use of advanced telecommunications and information technologies to serve the public interest; and
Whereas, TIIAP provides, on a competitive basis, matching grants of up to 50% of project cost to local governments and other public and non-profit entities in support of telecommunications and information technology-related projects that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government and public services; and
Whereas, The Department of Neighborhood Services has proposed the use of TIIAP funds to develop, in conjunction with the Office of Youth Initiatives, a public-access, map-based (GIS) database of City-related information to be available on the Internet; and
Whereas, The availability of this database would make it easier for individuals and community groups to access various types of City data, including Department of Neighborhood Services inspection/violation data, MPROP data and Office of Youth Initiatives economic development program information; and
Whereas, The information provided on this database would empower community groups in their efforts to take action against problem properties in their neighborhoods; and
Whereas, This database would also be useful for non-local individuals and companies interested in obtaining information about Milwaukee as a potential place to do business; and
Whereas, The deadline for submitting an application for a Fiscal Year 1999 TIIAP grant is March 11, 1999; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Neighborhood Services is authorized and directed to apply to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce for a 1999 Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program grant in an amount up to $500,000 to be used for development of a public-access, map-based database of City information to be made available on the Internet.
ZDPT:
Department of Neighborhood Services
DFTR:
99047-1
JDO
2/18/99