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 Schools grant. Should listed schools not participate; other school participants will be chosen from the same list).
; and
Whereas, The implementation of this research project will cost $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); now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is authorized to apply, accept and fund a CERES Foundation, Inc. Grant titled “Green School Yards” in the amount of $150,000 without further Common Council approval, unless the terms of the grant change in a manner described in s. 304-81 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Encumber in the parent accounts of the 2008 Capital Grant and Aid Project Fund the following amounts for the project Resource Conservation Challenge Grant:
Project/Grant SP032080100
Fund 0306
Org 5010
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $150,000
2. Create a Capitla Grant and Aid Project Fund and the necessary expenditure and revenue accounts, appropriate to these accounts the amounts required under the Grant Agreement, and transfer the corresponding offsetting estimated revenue.
3. Establish the necessary Grant and Aid performance sub-measures.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated to the Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Forestry Section), which is authorized to:
1. Make expenditures from these funds for specified purposes as indicated in the program budget, a copy of which is attached to this file.
2. Transfer funds within the project budget as long as the amount expended for each specific purpose does not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10% or more.
3. Enter into subcontracts and leases to the extent detailed in the project budget.
Requestor
Department of Public Works-Operations Division
2/19/08
3/6/08 Technical correction made account numbers. TJM.