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SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. PRATT
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the application for, acceptance, and expenditure of a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Vibrant Spaces Grant on behalf of Quasimondo, Inc.
Analysis
This proposed substitute resolution authorizes the Department of City Development to apply for, accept, and expend a Vibrant Spaces Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in the amount of up to $50,000, with total project costs in excess of $100,000, and enter into any contracts or agreements, with the approval of the City Attorney’s Office, to carry out the purpose and intent of this substitute resolution and project.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (“City”) is eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (“WEDC”); and
Whereas, The implementation of this Vibrant Spaces Program Grant from February 2026 to February 2028 will involve the expenditure of at least $100,000 of which up to $50,000 (50 percent) will be provided by the Grantor, and $50,000 (50 percent) will be provided by the project partner; and
Whereas, The benefits to the City from this grant project appear to exceed the City's obligations to be incurred under this project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application for, acceptance, and expenditure of the Community Development Investment Program Grant on behalf of Quasimondo, Inc. at 5161 N. 35th St. is authorized, that the project is supported, and that the Department of City Development (“DCD”) shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the project/grant parent of the 2026 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amount for the project titled WEDC Vibrant Spaces...
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