City of Milwaukee - File #: 071483

• File #: 071483
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/26/2008
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 3/18/2008
• Title: Resolution relating to application for, and acceptance and funding of, a CERES Foundation, Inc. Grant as part of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: GRANTS, MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PLAYGROUNDS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
3/27/2008	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
3/18/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	14:0
3/5/2008	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0
2/27/2008	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
2/26/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
071483
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference

Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application for, and acceptance and funding of, a CERES Foundation, Inc. Grant as part of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works - Operations to apply for, accept and fund a CERES Foundation, Inc. Grant titled “Green School Yards.” The purpose of this grant is to improve Milwaukee Public Schools playgrounds through a greening program that creates playable surfaces for children by replacing asphalt with trees and turf. Green School Yards will promote on-site water infiltration and reduce stormwater runoff. The total project cost is $270,000, of which $150,000 (55%) will be provided by the grantor with $120,000 (45%) provided by an existing USDA Forest Service Grant, Green Schools (Resolution 060437). The greening program will include the following component:

1. Replace portions of asphalt playground with trees and turf at 5 selected schools: Hartford University School, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School, Humboldt Park School, Sherman Multicultural Arts School and Pierce Elementary School (School selection was based on criteria established by the Green Schools grant. Should listed schools not participate; other school participants will be chosen from the same list).

Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a CERES Foundation, Inc. Grant as part of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation; and

Whereas, The Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Forestry Section) would use this grant to conduct a greening project; and

Whereas, This project would include the following components:

Replace portions of asphalt playground with trees and turf at 5 selected schools: Hartford University School, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School, Humboldt Park School, Sherman Multicultural Arts School and Pierce Elementary School (School selection was based on criteria established by the Green S...