Number
070612
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to application for, and acceptance and expenditure of 2008 State of Wisconsin recycling grants.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to apply for, accept and expend, a 2008 State of Wisconsin Recycling Grant. This grant, in the amount of $2,799,000, will be used to fund continuation of the City’s recycling program.
This resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to apply for, accept and expend, a 2008 State of Wisconsin Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grant. This grant program is intended to reward units of government that have striven to create efficiencies in recycling programs by entering into cooperative agreements with nearby communities. If awarded, the City’s grant would be about $0.38 per capita, or $226,850. There is no City share or position authority associated with this grant.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for 2008 Recycling Grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for continuation of the City’s recycling program; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant-supported recycling program from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, will cost $11,200,000, of which $8,401,000 (75%) will be provided by the City and $2,799,000 (25%) will be provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, The State of Wisconsin also makes available Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grants to reward those communities that have demonstrated recycling program efficiencies by entering into cooperative agreements with other communities; and
Whereas, The amount of each Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grant is based on community population and will be approximately $0.38 per capita for 2008; and
Whereas, There is no local/City share or position authority associated with the Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grant program; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee hereby requests financial assistance...
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