Number
230236
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement and a License Agreement among the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“RACM”), Milwaukee Area Technical College (“MATC”), and Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation (“MATC Foundation”) for development and operation of an Electrical Power Distribution / Line Mechanic Training Program on a portion of the RACM-owned properties located at 3010 West North Avenue, 3014 West North Avenue, and 3001 West Meinecke Avenue (“Project Site”).
Analysis
Body
Whereas, The MATC is a premier technical college that provides educational and training opportunities for its students through diverse course offerings and apprenticeship programs, which include, among other things, skilled trades; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Legislature, in Wis. Stat. 38.001, found that it is in the public interest for MATC, a technical college, to offer courses and programs that enable students to gain occupational skills and job training necessary to fully participate in the work force; that facilitate educational options and foster economic development; and that function cooperatively with other governmental bodies; and
Whereas, the MATC Foundation’s mission is “to support student success and enhance learning by engaging those who are passionate about the MATC and the community it benefits”; and
Whereas, RACM owns the vacant properties at the 30th & North site (Site), at 3010 West North Avenue, 3014 West North Avenue, and 3001 West Meinecke Avenue which have been identified as an ideal location for a facility for an MATC training program for Electrical Power Distribution / Line Mechanics (the “Program”); and
Whereas, RACM is a Wis. Stat. 66.1333 entity permitted to cooperate with the City in furtherance of blight reduction and redevelopment; and
Whereas, RACM, MATC, and MATC Foundation share a common goal of promoting job training programs in Milwaukee...
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