Number
071426
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI, WITKOWIAK AND DONOVAN
Title
Resolution relating to the allocation of Community Development Block Grant reprogramming funds for the Milwaukee Christian Center graffiti removal project.
Analysis
This resolution provides that when Community Development Block Grant reprogramming funds become available, the Milwaukee Christian Center shall be awarded $50,000 for graffiti removal.
Body
Whereas, Community Development Block Grant reprogramming funds become available each spring for allocation; and
Whereas, A major objective of Community Development Block Grant funding is Neighborhood Improvement Project programming; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Christian Center graffiti removal program is a citywide service provided for eligible residential and commercial structures; and
Whereas, Graffiti complaints to the Department of Neighborhood Services graffiti hotline have increased by more than 50% from 3,311 in 2002 to 4,981 in 2007 while funds for graffiti removal from Community Development Block Grant funds have been reduced drastically; and
Whereas, Residents and policy makers recognize that graffiti is a problem that if ignored has the potential to destroy neighborhoods by driving property values down and residents and jobs out; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that when Community Development Block Grant reprogramming funds become available later in 2008 for allocation, the Milwaukee Christian Center graffiti removal project shall be awarded $50,000.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB08034-1
AEH
2/1/2008