Number
050396
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2005 Stewardship Local Assistance Grant for the Norris Playfield to fund the reconstruction of the playfield to a more natural landscape environment and community recreational green space area, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City of Milwaukee, Department of City Development, to apply for and to accept and fund a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2005 Stewardship Local Assistance Grant for the reconstruction of the Norris Playfield from asphalt pavement into a community recreational green space in conjunction with Near Westside Organizations and property owners. The amount of the Grant is $166,670 with an In-Kind Local, Non-City Share of $83,335 and a Grantor Share of $83,335. The In-Kind Local, Non-City Share will come from private sector contributions.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee ("City") appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2005 Stewardship Local Assistance Grant for the Norris Playfield reconstruction; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Division, has determined that operation of this Grant program from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2007 will cost approximately $166,670, of which 50 percent will be provided by the Grantor; and
Whereas, The In-Kind Local, Non-City Share of this Grant program, $83,335 or 50 percent, will come from private sector contributions:
In-Kind City Share: $-0-
Out-of-Pocket City Share: $-0-
Local, Non-City Share: $83,335
; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Division, has determined that the benefits to the City from this Grant program appear to exceed the City's share of costs and other obligations to be...
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