Number
240802
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BROSTOFF
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the application for, acceptance, and expenditure of a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Small Business Development Grant Program.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the Department of City Development to apply for, accept, and expend a Small Business Development Grant award from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in the amount of up to $250,000, and enter into any contracts or agreements, with the approval of the City Attorney’s Office, to carry out the purpose and intent of this substitute resolution and project.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (“City”) is eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (“WEDC”); and
Whereas, The implementation of this Small Business Development Grant from approximately April 2025 to April 2027 would involve the expenditure of up to $250,000, with no required match to apply; and
Whereas, The benefits to the City from this grant project appear to exceed the City's obligations to be incurred under this project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application for, acceptance, and expenditure of the Small Business Development Grant is authorized, that the project is supported, and that the Department of City Development (“DCD”) shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the project/grant parent of the 2024 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amount for the project titled WEDC Small Business Development Grant:
2. Create the necessary grant and aid project/grant and project/grant levels, budget against these project grant values the amount required under the grant agreement.
Project Grant: GR000240000000
Fund: 0150
Org: 9990
Program: 0001
Budget Year: 0000
Subclass: R999
Account: 000600
Project: Grantor Share
Amount: Up to $250,000
3. Establish the necessary City share project values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated to DCD, which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount appropriated, sums for specified purposes, as indicated in the grant budget, and incur costs consistent with the award date; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials and/or the Commissioner of DCD are directed to enter into any contracts or agreements, with the approval of the City Attorney’s Office, to carry out the purpose and intent of this substitute resolution and project.
Drafter
DCD:Matthew.Rejc:mr
09/30/24