Number
240871
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER AND JACKSON
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and funding of an outdoor recreation grant for Metcalfe Playfield, from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to apply for and accept a State of Wisconsin outdoor recreation grant to make improvements at Metcalfe Playfield, located at North 33rd Street and Meinecke Avenue.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee is eligible to apply for outdoor recreation grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for improvements to Metcalfe Playfield, located at North 33rd Street and Meinecke Avenue; and
Whereas, City involvement in this grant would help the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Department of Recreation and Community Services (DRCS) meet the goals of its 2015 Outdoor Recreation Facilities Master Plan, ensure that recreational facilities and programs are designed to meet the special needs of all residents regardless of age, gender or ability, provide residents with an opportunity to engage in recreational activities, and provide residents with safe and reliable recreational equipment; and
Whereas, The grant-funded portion of the project is $807,250, of which $403,625 (50%) is provided by DNR and then sub-granted by the City to DRCS, and $403,625 (50%) is matching funds provided by DRCS; and
Whereas, DRCS has created a budget for the project and plans to expend funds that are eligible and appropriate as the local match; and
Whereas, By sub-granting all of these grant funds to DRCS, the City will help improve Metcalfe Playfield; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the application to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources is authorized and the Department of Public Works/Facilities Development and Mana...
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