NUMB:
991887
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and funding of an Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR) grant for children's play area rehabilitation. (Buildings & Fleet Division)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution would authorize the Department of Public Works/Buildings and Fleet Division to apply for and accept an Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program Rehabilitation grant to reconstruct two children's play areas which are in deteriorated condition.
BODY:
Whereas, Under the terms of the Urban Parks and Recovery Program, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds (CFDA #15.919) from the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service; and
Whereas, Under the terms of the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds (CFDA #15.919) from the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service; and
Whereas, It would appear that City involvement in this grant and aid program would result in the following benefits to the City:
1. Renovation of the Green Bay Playfield and Reservoir Park children's play areas to correct deteriorated conditions and meet existing safety and accessibility standards; and
2. Securing of financial assistance to preserve valuable recreational facilities in high-density, lower-income areas;
and
Whereas, The operation of the grant would be from September, 2000 to September, 2003, and would cost $140,000, of which $42,000 (30%) would be provided by the City and $98,000 (70%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the National Park Service is authorized and the Department of Public Works/Buildings and Fleet Division shall accept these grants without further approval unless the terms of the grants change as indicated in Co...
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