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Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and funding of a grant, through the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, for improvements at the Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center.
Analysis
This resolution would authorize the Department of Public Works/Buildings and Fleet Services to apply for and accept a grant, through the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, for improvements to existing trails and slope stabilization at the Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center.
Body
Whereas, It would appear that the City of Milwaukee is eligible to apply for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources; and
Whereas, It would appear that City involvement in this grant and aid program would result in the following benefits to the City:
Renovation of existing nature trails to provide improved access and meet current ADA requirements and address numerous slope erosion problems affecting the center;
Securing of financial assistance to preserve a valuable recreational and nature based facility used by over 120,000 school children and City residents annually; and
Whereas, The operation of the grant would be from September, 2002, to September, 2003, and would cost $134,600, of which $67,300 (50%) would be provided by the grantor and $67,300 (50%) would be provided by the City; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources is authorized and the Department of Public Works/Buildings and Fleet Services shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 940843 (Grant Ordinance); and be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Capital Project/Grant Parent Account of the 2002 Speci...
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