Number
001822
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 children's play area rehabilitation. (Buildings & Fleet Division)
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 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 Green Bay Playfield, Reservoir Park, and the Sixteenth and Hopkins children's play areas to correct deteriorated conditions and meet existing safety and ADA accessibility 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, 2001, to September, 2003, and would cost $233,700, of which $70,110 (30%) would be provided by the City and $163,590 (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 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 Parent Account of the 2001 Speci...
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