City of Milwaukee - File #: 031727

• File #: 031727
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/13/2004
• In control: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
• Final action: 6/15/2004
• Title: Substitute resolution authorizing additional funding for the City-wide Facade Grant Program to provide design and architectural support services for facade projects.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
3/4/2014	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO
2/11/2014	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO
6/24/2004	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
6/15/2004	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
6/8/2004	0	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0
6/3/2004	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
5/18/2004	0	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	NOT ACTED ON	Pass
5/12/2004	0	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT

Number

031727

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution authorizing additional funding for the City-wide Facade Grant Program to provide design and architectural support services for facade projects.

Analysis

This substitute resolution authorizes the Department of City Development to provide design and architectural support services for City-wide Facade Grant projects. This resolution also authorizes the City Comptroller to transfer $50,000 from the Development Fund Project Account to the City-wide Facade Grant Project Account. By doing so, the City can assist property owners and businesses in adhering to the design criteria as outlined in the City-wide Facade Grant Program.

Body

Whereas, The Department of City Development has operated a Facade Grant Program ("Program") for more than 20 years; and

Whereas, This Program has provided a significant incentive for visible reinvestment in downtown and neighborhood commercial areas; and

Whereas, Program Eligibility Requirements and Design Guidelines were established by the Common Council under File No. 971697 on March 3, 1998 for facade grant activity; and

Whereas, More attractive storefronts makes Milwaukee a more pedestrian-friendly and attractive place for businesses, residents and visitors; and

Whereas, The City can leverage significant amounts of private investment and improvements to the facades of commercial properties if city-wide grants are available to assist property owners or businesses to upgrade their storefronts and principle facades; and

Whereas, The funding approved by this resolution will allow the Department of City Development to offer additional services to facade grant applicants, as needed, in the form of design and architectural support services; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $50,000 from the Development Fund Project Account to the City-wide Facade Grant Project Account No. UR03392001 for the purposes described herein; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of City Development is authorized and directed to enter into contracts and agreements necessary to carryout said Program.

Drafter

DCD:RFM:rfm

06/02/04