Number
011715
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and funding of an Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR) Grant for wading pool rehabilitation. (Buildings and Fleet Services)
Analysis
This resolution would authorize the Department of Public Works/Buildings and Fleet Services to apply for and accept an Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program Rehabilitation Grant to reconstruct six wading pool filtration systems which are in deteriorated condition.
Body
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:
Renovation of the Enderis Playfield, Burbank Playfield, Burnham Playfield, Cleveland Playground, Holt Playground, and Ohio Playground wading pool filtration systems to correct deteriorated conditions and meet existing safety standards.
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, 2002, to September, 2005, and would cost $299,360, of which $89,808 (30%) would be provided by the City and $209,552 (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 Services shall accept these grants without further approval unless the terms of the grants change as indicated in Common Council File 940843 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Capital Project/Grant Pa...
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