Number
160675
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY
Title
Resolution approving the City of Milwaukee Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2016-2021.
Analysis
This resolution approves the City of Milwaukee Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2016-2021, which is a requirement for receiving State of Wisconsin and Federal grants for improving outdoor recreation facilities.
Body
Whereas, Approval of a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan, to be updated at least every five years, is a prerequisite to receive State of Wisconsin (“State”) and Federal funds for promoting and improving outdoor recreation spaces in the City of Milwaukee (“City”); and
Whereas, The City Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2016-2021 (“CORP 2016-2021”) has been prepared with the cooperation of the City’s Department of City Development, the City’s Department of Public Works and the City’s Environmental Collaboration Office; and
Whereas, CORP 2016-2021 establishes goals, policies and recommendations for the improvement and development of outdoor recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the City for the five years following plan its approval in a manner consistent with the requirements set forth by the State; and
Whereas, CORP 2016-2021 makes recommendations related to the ongoing improvement and maintenance of City playgrounds, the continuing utilization of the successful MKE Plays model for playground development, growth of the City’s on and off-street bicycle network and the creation of new recreational spaces at formerly vacant lots through the HOME GR/OWN Program, all with the overall goal of ensuring that all residents have access to outdoor recreation facilities in the City; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, approves the City of Milwaukee Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2016-2021, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the CORP 2016-2021, as appr...
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