Number
040152
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to acceptance of funds for improvements to a City of Milwaukee children's play area. (Buildings and Fleet Services)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services to accept $22,000 from the Milwaukee Recreation Fund to be used towards improvements at the Ellen Park children's play area.
Body
Whereas, The Ellen Park children's play area has obsolete and unsafe play equipment; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Recreation Fund was established to assist in making these types of improvements together with City or donated funds; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services has sufficient funds in existing project accounts to cover the remaining costs of the proposed improvements to the play area; and
Whereas, The Recreation Fund Committee, consisting of the Mayor, the President of the Common Council, and the Commissioner of Public Works, has authorized this expenditure in accordance with the agreement with the Milwaukee Foundation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services is hereby authorized to accept funds from the Milwaukee Foundation Corporation, Milwaukee Recreation Fund, for improvements to the Ellen Park children's play area, in accordance with established City policies and procedures for acceptance of such contributions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to establish a special account within the Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services' budget for the expenditure of the contribution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer appropriations and estimated revenue from the Special Purpose Account for C...
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