Number
121676
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a 2013 Urban Non Point Source & Storm Water Management Program Grant for the installation of bioswales on East Greenfield Avenue between the Chicago & North Western Railway right of way and the Kinnickinnic River and authorizing the City Engineer to execute and execute a Grant Award Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division to apply, accept and fund a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Urban Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Management Program (UNPS&SW) Grant in the amount of $180,000 with a City of Milwaukee (City) share of $90,000 and a grantor share of $90,000. The purpose of the grant is to install facilities known as bioswales to help reduce stormwater pollution in the terrace areas of the East Greenfield Avenue between the Chicago & North Western Railway (C&NW) right of way and the Kinnickinnic River. This resolution also authorizes and directs the City Engineer to execute a UNPS&SW Grant Award Agreement between the City and the DNR.
Body
Whereas, Stormwater pollution control is an important component of the City’S storm water management regulation and the City’s stormwater discharge permit with the DNR; and
Whereas, Nonpoint source pollutants such as roadways have been recognized as a major environmental pollutant in the country; and
Whereas, Pollution from public streets discharges directly into streams and water bodies during storm events, threatening natural habitat and species; and
Whereas, This project will incorporate bioswales, which are an established and cost effective means of removing polluted sediment from public streets; and
Whereas, The City is has applied for UNPS&SW grant funds from the DNR for the installation of bioswales in the terrace...
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