Number
110716
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. WADE
Title
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a donation of materials for improving the 29th and Melvina play area located at 2835 W. Melvina St.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to accept a donation of materials for improving the 29th and Melvina play area located at 2835 W. Melvina St.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation and expenditure of contributions received by the City; and
Whereas, There is an interest by the community to make improvements to the 29th and Melvina play area located at 2835 W. Melvina St.; and
Whereas, Community groups, including City on a Hill, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and Rock the Lakes, working with various City departments and the Milwaukee Public Schools, have purchased the following materials to be used for 29th and Melvina play area improvements: a bench, gardening supplies, paints, pavers and plants; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is authorized to accept this donation of materials to improve the 29th and Melvina play area located at 2835 W. Melvina St.;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the authority to accept donations for this purpose shall continue unless otherwise rescinded by future Common Council action; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council expresses its sincere appreciation to the community groups, City departments and the Milwaukee Public Schools for donating materials and for initiating improvements to the 29th and Melvina play area.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB133817-1
Amy E. Hefter
9/14/2011