City of Milwaukee - File #: 040971

• File #: 040971
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/3/2004
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 11/23/2004
• Title: Substitute resolution relating to application for, acceptance and funding of a U.S. Forest Service 2005 Forestry Innovation Grant. (Department of Public Works)
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: BUREAU OF FORESTRY, FEDERAL GRANTS, TREES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
12/1/2004	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
11/23/2004	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
11/10/2004	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0
11/8/2004	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
11/4/2004	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
11/4/2004	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
11/4/2004		PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
11/4/2004		PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
11/3/2004	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
040971
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to application for, acceptance and funding of a U.S. Forest Service 2005 Forestry Innovation Grant. (Department of Public Works)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Forestry Section) to apply for, and accept and fund, a 2005 Forestry Innovation Grant from the U.S. Forest Service. The purpose of this grant is to encourage and support efforts to protect the health of Milwaukee's urbanized watersheds through the planting of trees and "green development" best management practices (BMPs) that result in reductions in stormwater run-off. The total project cost is $200,000, of which $100,000 (50%) will be provided in-kind by the City and its project partners, and $100,000 (50%) will be provided by the grantor. This project will include the following components:

Reducing the impervious surfaces of selected City buildings and property through an increase in trees and ground cover, including rain gardens, green parking lots and stormwater trees.

Examining the application of green BMPs and measuring their effectiveness in reducing stormwater run-off.

Increasing public awareness of the critical role trees play in protecting water quality and conducting professional training of engineers, contractors and land use planners to demonstrate the feasibility of green BMPs and incorporating trees into development plans.

Partnering with Greening Milwaukee and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in undertaking these efforts to increase the use of green BMPs and to reduce stormwater run-off.
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Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a 2005 Forestry Innovation Grant from the U.S. Forest Service, the purpose of which is to encourage and support efforts to protect the health of Milwaukee's urbanized watersheds through the planting of trees and "green development" best...