Number
071106
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application for, and acceptance and funding of, a 2008 State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry Grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works - Operations to apply for, accept and fund a 2008 Urban Forestry Grant titled “Milwaukee UFORE Ecosystem Analysis for EAB Planning & Urban Forest Benefits Assessment.” The purpose of this grant is to conduct a tree canopy analysis to identify ash trees throughout the city on both public and private property to assist in Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) planning and to quantify the environmental benefits of the urban forest. The total project cost is $54,367, of which $25,000 (46%) will be provided by the grantor and $29,367 (54%) will be provided in-kind by the City. The program will include the following components:
1. Conduct a UFORE (Urban Forestry Modeling Effects) analysis of Milwaukee’s urban forest to provide information including tree species count, size and distribution based on a random sample of 200 .10 acre plots located on public and private property. This information will be used to identify and locate ash trees across the city. This information is critical in EAB planning and preparedness.
2. Quantify the environmental benefits of the urban forest including the reduction in storm-water runoff, air pollution abatement and energy conservation.
3. Use environmental information to launch a billboard education campaign to heighten public awareness of the benefits of the urban forest. It is estimated the billboard marketing campaign will consist of up to 4 distinct messages with one dedicated to EAB awareness.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a 2008 Urban Forestry Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Forestry Section) would use this grant to conduct an urban forestry analysis and billboard education project; and
Whereas, This project would include the following components:
1. Conduct a UFORE (Urban Forestry Modeling Effects) analysis of Milwaukee’s urban forest to provide information including tree species count, size and distribution based on a random sample of 200 10 acre plots located on public and private property. This information will be used to identify and locate ash trees across the city. This information is critical in Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) planning and preparedness.
2. Quantify the environmental benefits of the urban forest including the reduction in storm-water runoff, air pollution abatement and energy conservation.
3. Use environmental information to launch a billboard marketing campaign to heighten public awareness of the benefits of the urban forest. It is estimated the billboard marketing campaign will consist of up to 4 distinct messages with one dedicated to Emerald Ash Borer awareness.
; and
Whereas, The implementation of this research project will cost $54,367, of which $25,000 (46%) will be provided by the grantor and $29,367 (54%) will be provided in-kind by the City; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is authorized to apply, accept and fund a 2008 Urban Forestry Grant entitled “Milwaukee UFORE Ecosystem Analysis for EAB Planning & Urban Forest Benefits Assessment” in the amount of $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource without further Common Council approval, unless the terms of the grant change in a manner described in s. 304-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Encumber in the parent accounts of the 2007 Special Revenue Accounts-Grant and Aid Projects the following amounts for the project entitled Urban Forestry Grant:
Project/Grant GR0000600000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $25,000
2. Create a Special Revenue Fund-Grant and Aid Projects and the necessary expenditure and revenue accounts, appropriate to these accounts the amounts required under the Grant Agreement, and transfer the corresponding offsetting estimated revenue.
3. Establish the necessary Grant and Aid performance sub-measures.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated to the Department of Public Works-Operations Division Forestry Section, which is authorized to:
1. Make expenditures from these funds for specified purposes as indicated in the program budget, a copy of which is attached to this file.
2. Transfer funds within the project budget as long as the amount expended for each specific purpose does not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10% or more.
3. Enter into subcontracts and leases to the extent detailed in the project budget.
Requestor
Department of Public Works-Operations Division
Drafter
LRB07526-1
MET
11/16/07