Number
140998
Version
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions for Separate Infrastructure and Sewer Separation Funding Program grant funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of two bioswales at the Highland Community School at 1706 West Highland Avenue and one bioswale on the south side of West Juneau Avenue west of North 17th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division to apply, accept and fund a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions for Separate Infrastructure and Sewer Separation Funding Program grant up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $99,000. The purpose of the grant is to install bioswales to help reduce the volume of and treat stormwater runoff. Two bioswales will be installed at the Highland Community School at 1706 West Highland Avenue and one bioswale will be installed on the south side of West Juneau Avenue west of North 17th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Body
Whereas, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
Whereas, During wet weather events, stormwater enters local sewerage systems, increasing the volume of wastewater that MMSD must convey and treat; and
Whereas, Also during wet weather events, stormwater runoff directly enters surface waters and increases pollution levels in those waterways and raises the risk of flooding; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure facilities, such as bioswales, help reduce the volume of stormwater in the sewerage system and the amount of pollutants discharged into surface waters; and
Whereas, MMSD desires to promote the installation of green infrastructure facilities; and
Whereas, The City desires to apply for a GSSISS funding from MMSD to help pay for the installation of bioswales...
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