Number
250322
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
230640
Sponsor
ALD. CHAMBERS
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing application for a Walmart Cyber Grant to support the 2025 Back to School Festival.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City Clerk’s Office to apply for a $10,000 Walmart Cyber Grant. This grant will support the 2025 Back to School Festival by providing school supplies, backpacks and community resources.
Body
Whereas, Common Council File Number 230640, adopted in September 2023, is a resolution designating the Back to School Festival as an official City event; and
Whereas, The 2024 Back to School festival included a number of activities for children, including a bounce house, a bike raffle, a live DJ, as well as free food and haircuts and hair braiding for attendees; and
Whereas, The 2025 event offers resources for parents of children returning to school, including free book bags and school supplies, health screenings and opportunities to connect with the Health Department; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Clerk’s Office is authorized to apply for a Walmart Cyber Grant to support the 2025 Back to School Festival.
Requestor
Common Council - City Clerk
Drafter
LRB180802-1
Alex Highley
6/5/2025