Number
021144
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, Office of Land Information Services, 2003 Comprehensive Planning Grant. (DCD)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City of Milwaukee, Department of City Development, to apply for, accept and fund a State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, Office of Land Information Services, 2003 Comprehensive Planning Grant. Funding will be provided to the Department of City Development to develop a Comprehensive Plan that satisfies the new State Smart Growth Law Requirements. The amount of the Grant is $350,000 with a City Share of $175,000 and a Grantor Share of $175,000. The City Share will come from In-Kind City services.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee ("City") appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, Office of Land Information Services, for a Comprehensive Planning Grant; and
Whereas, It appears that City involvement in this grant and aid program will result in the following major benefit to the City--a Comprehensive Plan including standardized procedures for future plan development, amendments and public participation; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Division, has determined that operation of this Grant program from January 1, 2003 to June 30, 2006 will cost approximately $350,000, of which $175,000 or 50 percent will be provided by the Grantor; and
Whereas, The City Share of this Grant program, $175,000 or 50 percent, will come from In-Kind City services:
In-Kind City Share: $175,000
Out-of-Pocket City Share: $-0-
Local, Non-City Share: $-0-
; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Division, has determined that the benefits to the City from this Grant program appear to exceed the City's share of costs...
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