Number
240737
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
190342, 221233
Sponsor
ALD. ZAMARRIPA
Title
Resolution relating to a Green Infrastructure Agreement and Limited Term Conservation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Fresh Coast Capital, LLC d/b/a Greenprint Partners on a green infrastructure project funded by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District at the Milwaukee Health Department Southside Health Center located at 1639 S. 23rd St.
Analysis
The City of Milwaukee has established a goal of capturing 36 million gallons of stormwater capture through new green infrastructure by 2030 as part of the adopted 2019 Milwaukee Green Infrastructure Plan. The City reinforced its commitment to this goal as part of the recently-adopted Milwaukee Climate and Equity Plan. To help achieve those goals, this resolution authorizes the City of Milwaukee to execute a Green Infrastructure and Conservation Agreement (easement) with Fresh Coast Capital, LLC d/b/a Greenprint Partners for a green infrastructure project proposal, concept designs, associated planning documentation, and easement, compliant for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Fresh Coast Green Communities Program. The proposed green infrastructure project is located at1639 S. 23rd St. and the easement shall be in effect for a period of eleven years.
Body
Whereas, On June 20, 2023, the Common Council adopted File Number 221233, approving and directing implementation of the City's Climate and Equity Plan after nearly four years of community engagement through the City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity; and
Whereas, On June 18, 2019, the Common Council adopted File Number 190342, approving a Green Infrastructure Plan for use in the City of Milwaukee to reduce stormwater runoff from large, wet-weather events predicted to increase due to climate change; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure, which refers to any combination of landscaping, facilities, or equipment that captures rain, at or...
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