Number
021061
Version
SUBSTITUTE
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance, and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Management Grant.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Service Division to apply for, accept and fund an Urban Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Management Grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $150,000 with a City share of $150,000 and a grantor share of $150,000. The Grant is allocated to fund the construction of Structural Best Management Practices at various City yards. Funding under this grant will enable the City to control pollutants and improve water quality.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of Best Management Practices (BMPs) at various City yards.
Whereas, The purpose of this project is to improve the quality of storm water runoff, which will improve water quality; and
Whereas, The operation of this Urban Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Management Grant from "date" to "date" would cost $300,000 of which, $150,000 (50%) would be provided by the City and $150,000 (50%) would be provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, Under the terms of Section 144.25 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter NR 120.08 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, the City of Milwaukee is eligible for additional grant funds from the Department of Natural Resources for Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement Nonpoint Source Grant; and
Whereas, It would appear that the City involvement in a grant aid project involving Storm Water quality would result in the following major benefits to the City: controlling pollutants entering the City's storm sewer system and improving water quality; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the Cit...
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