Number
080046
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
071402
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of up to $150,000 in private contributions to the Hartung Park project for purchasing various park amenities.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to accept and expend up to $150,000 of private contributions for purchasing various park amenities. Individuals may contribute money to obtain naming rights to existing trees and other plantings, and the money will be used for various park amenities such as playground equipment.
Body
Whereas, On July 12, 2006, the Common Council adopted File Number 060292, a resolution designating the Hartung Quarry property as the site of a future park, to be known as “Hartung Park,” and endorsing the “Hartung Quarry Park Conceptual Development Plan and Proposed Site Features” as the plan for future development of Hartung Park; and
Whereas, On April 12, 2007, the Common Council adopted File Number 061445, a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for and accept a State of Wisconsin Stewardship Local Assistance Grant for the development of Phase I of Hartung Park; and
Whereas, On February 26, 2008, the Common Council adopted File Number 071402, a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to fund and construct Phase 1 of the Hartung Park project with a State of Wisconsin Stewardhip Local Assistance Grant share of $250,000 and a city match of $250,000; and
Whereas, Private contributors are interested in naming rights to trees and other plantings, and contributions for park amenities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works-Operations Division is authorized to accept up to $150,000 in private contributions, for the purchase of various park amenities for Hartung Park and to expend such funds for this purpose, but no more than the amount actually received, in accordance with established City policies and procedures; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is directed to establish a special account within the Department of Public Works-Operations Division for the expenditure of the funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer appropriations from the Special Purpose Account-Contributions, 0001- 2110-0001-D001-006300, and the estimated revenue from the Estimated Revenue Account-Contributions, 0001-9990-0001-009850 to the Department of Public Works-Operations Division special account, 0001-5450-0001-006300-Dxxx, and Department of Public Works-Operations Division special account, 0001-5450-0001-006800-Dxxx, and the Department of Public Works-Operations Division estimated revenue account, 0001-5450-0001-009850, up to the amount of $150,000.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB08146-1
MET
4/23/08