Number
190234
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ
Title
Resolution relating to the application and acceptance of an outdoor recreation grant for Modrzejewski Playfield, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program, and authorizing a sub-grant to Milwaukee Public Schools, Department of Recreation and Community Services.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to apply for and accept a State of Wisconsin outdoor recreation grant to make improvements to Modrzejewski Playfield, located at 1020 W. Cleveland Avenue.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee may be eligible to apply for outdoor recreation grant funds from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources for improvements to Modrzejewski Playfield located at 1020 W. Cleveland Avenue; and
Whereas, City involvement in this grant may result in benefits to the City which include:
1. Helping Milwaukee Public Schools - Department of Recreation and Community Services meet the goals of its Outdoor Recreation Facilities Master Plan (2015).
2. Ensuring equitable development of Milwaukee playfields.
3. Ensuring that recreational facilities and programs are designed to meet the special needs of all residents regardless of age, gender or ability.
4. Providing residents with an opportunity to engage in recreational activities and access to safe and reliable recreational equipment.
5. Reducing storm water run-off which enters the combined sewer system leading to healthier waters.
; and
Whereas, This grant-funded project would cost $2,984,950, of which $1,492,475 (50%) would be provided by the grantor and sub-granted by the City of Milwaukee to Milwaukee Public Schools - Department of Recreation and Community Services, and $1,492,475 (50%) would be provided by the Milwaukee Public Schools - Department of Recreation and Community Services; and
Whereas, Milwaukee Public Schools - Department of Recreation and Community Services has budgeted and will make expenditures that are eligible and appropriate as the local match; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee, by sub-granting 100% of these grant funds to Milwaukee Public Schools - Department of Recreation and Community Services will be helping to improve the Modrzejewski Playfield; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is authorized, and the Department of Public Works - Infrastructure Services Division, Bridges and Buildings shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in s. 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to
1. Commit funds within the Capital Project/Grant parent Account of the 2019 Special Revenue Grant and fund the following amounts for the project/program titled: Modrzejewski Playfield.
Project/Grant Fund Org Prog Budget Yr Subclass Account
SP032190100 0306 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $1,492,475
2. Create the necessary Grant and Project/Grant levels; budget against these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement.
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project Values
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted for the Department of Public Works - Infrastructure Services Division, Bridges and Buildings, which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount budgeted for specific purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date.
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%.
; and, be it
3. Sub-grant the funds to Milwaukee Public Schools, Department of Recreation and Community Services.
4. Require timely cost and progress reports from Milwaukee Public Schools - Department of Recreation and Community Services.
Drafter
LRB174188-1
Kathleen M. Brengosz
5/3/2019