Number
250570
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
SPONSOR
ALD. COGGS, TAYLOR, BROWER
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2026 Regular Grant-Milwaukee Free Tree Give-Away - Pilot Project.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Department of Public Works Forestry Service to accept and fund a 2026 Regular Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for $50,000 with a grantor of $25,000 and a City share of $25,000 to be provided through an in-kind, labor services match. The purpose of this grant is for the City of Milwaukee to partner with MMSD to: to giveaway 500 native trees to owner-occupied homeowners residing in the city of Milwaukee.
Body
Outcomes over the term of the grant include: a) Distribution of 500 native trees to owner-occupied homeowners residing in the city of Milwaukee b) Educate 500 owner-occupied homeowners on tree benefits, planting, and care c) Source 500 native trees from the city of Milwaukee nursery d) Establish a community-engagement model that is replicable beyond Milwaukee
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and
Whereas, the operation of this grant from 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026 would cost $50,000 of which $25,000 (50%) would be provided by the grantor and $25,000 (50%) would be provided by: an in-kind labor services match; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Department of Public Works Forestry Service shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, of the 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 2025 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects the following amount for the project titled: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Regular Grant:
Project/Grant GR0002600000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $25,000
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;
3. Establish the necessary Cost Share Project Values; and, be it
1. Expend from the amount budgeted for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date; and
2. Enter into subcontracts as detailed in the grant budget.
Requestor
(Department of Public Works-Operations-Forestry Services)
7/15/2025