Number
171185
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Neighborhood Services to create a new Ziggy Clean-up Program, to seek private donations, and authorizing the acceptance and subsequent expenditure of contributions received for the Ziggy Clean-up Program.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) to create a city-wide clean-up program honoring the late Mr. Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz. Mr. Zyszkiewicz, a DNS Special Enforcement Inspector, was murdered during an attempted carjacking robbery while in the performance of his duties. The resolution also directs DNS to solicit private donations to support the clean-up program. Further, the resolution authorizes the Department of Neighborhood Services to accept and expend contributions received for the Ziggy Clean-up Program.
Body
Whereas, The late Mr. Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, a Department of Neighborhood Services Special Enforcement Inspector, was murdered on March 22, 2017, during an attempted carjacking robbery in the vicinity of North 23rd Street and West Cherry Street while traveling to conduct a housing code violation inspection; and
Whereas, Mr. Zyszkiewicz was a well-regarded 33-year employee of the City of Milwaukee who dedicated his professional life to concern for city residents and the stability of their neighborhoods; and
Whereas, It is fitting that Mr. Zyszkiewicz be memorialized by a program named in his honor to clean up the City he served; and
Whereas, The Common Council amended the 2018 Proposed Executive Budget to include a footnote directing DNS to create a new Ziggy Clean-up Program and seek private donations to support that program; and
Whereas, The Common Council intends for City employees to volunteer their time to clean up neighborhoods throughout the city, side-by-side with residents; and,
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the City of Milwaukee Code of Ordinances regulates the...
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