City of Milwaukee - File #: 040970

• File #: 040970
• 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 an Environmental Protection Agency 2005 Environmental Education Grant. (Department of Public Works)
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: ENVIRONMENT, FEDERAL GRANTS

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
040970
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to application for, acceptance and funding of an Environmental Protection Agency 2005 Environmental Education Grant. (Department of Public Works)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works-Operations Division to apply for, and accept and fund, a 2005 Environmental Education Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This grant aims to increase resident participation in the City recycling program and to heighten public awareness of environmental issues. The total project cost is $75,000, of which $25,000 (33%) will be provided by the City through a state recycling grant and $50,000 (67%) will be provided by the grantor. This project will include the following components:

1. Identify challenged neighborhoods in need of concentrated public education on recycling issues, as indicated by low participation and compliance levels in the City's curbside recycling program.

2. Develop multi-lingual materials in Spanish and Hmong to reach underserved populations, increase recycling participation and raise environmental awareness.

3. Coordinate education efforts with neighborhood associations, City Housing Authority complexes, schools and community non-profit organizations.

4. Develop DPW-Environmental Services "Introduction" packets for residential property owners (both owner-occupied and rental properties) that detail owner responsibilities concerning environmental issues such as recycling, trash disposal, snow and ice removal, weed control and brush/tree maintenance.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a 2005 Environmental Education Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to increase resident participation in the City recycling program and to heighten public awareness of environmental issues; and

Whereas, The Department of Public Works-Operations Division ...