Number
231179
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
230001
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, MURPHY, STAMPER, ZAMARRIPA, BAUMAN, BROSTOFF, CHAMBERS JR. AND PRATT
Title:
Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to provide an annual report on City investment by neighborhood.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of City Development to provide an annual report on City investment by neighborhood.
Body
Whereas, Each year, the City invests millions of dollars in its neighborhoods through various programs such as the Strong Homes Loan Program, the Commercial Investment Program, tax incremental district financing projects, and construction of City facilities such as new libraries and health centers; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development administers or oversees many of the programs that invest City funds in Milwaukee neighborhoods; and
Whereas, The Common Council and the Mayor could benefit from an annual report on City investment by neighborhood, since the report would indicate trends in City investment and help identify neighborhoods that are not receiving the investment they need; and
Whereas, The 2024 Budget was adopted by Common Council File Number 230001 on November 3, 2023; and
Whereas, Amendment 15 placed a footnote in the 2024 Budget stating, “The Department of City Development shall annually report on city investment by neighborhood”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of City Development is directed to provide an annual report on City investment by neighborhood.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB179542-2
Jeff Osterman
11/21/2023