Number
111650
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. KOVAC
Title
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a donation of materials and services relating to improvements to the Snail’s Crossing recreation site at 3050 North Bremen Street.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to accept donations of materials and services from the Riverwest Neighborhood Association for reconstruction of the Snail’s Crossing decorative walkway at 3050 North Bremen Street. It further directs the Department to cooperate in the execution of this project by removing the existing concrete walkway at the site.
Body
Whereas, On November 5, 2003, the Common Council adopted File Number 030899, a resolution authorizing the acceptance of up to $30,000 in private donations (cash and materials) for improvements to the Bremen Street Play Area located on Bremen just south of East Burleigh Street; and
Whereas, As part of the subsequent improvements to this City-owned Play Area, a decorative walkway identifying donors to the project was installed at a location known as Snail’s Crossing; and
Whereas, This walkway is now in poor condition, with severe cracking of the concrete, along with popping-up and vandalism of many of the decorative donor tiles; and
Whereas, The Riverwest Neighborhood Association has applied for a Milwaukee Arts Board grant to repair the concrete walkway at Snail’s Crossing; and
Whereas, In return for removal of the existing concrete by the City, the Riverwest Neighborhood Association has offered to donate to the City the materials needed for reconstruction of the Snail’s Crossing walkway (i.e., decorative tiles, concrete sections and raised plant beds) and to do the work of replacing the walkway; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works is not authorized to accept donations of materials or labor for improvements to the Snail’s Crossing walkway at the Bremen Street Play Area; now, therefore, be it
Resolved...
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