Number
200242
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
190235
Sponsor
ALD. RAINEY, MURPHY
Title
Resolution relating to the application and acceptance of an outdoor recreation grant for Century City Triangle Neighborhood Park, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program.
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 Century City Triangle Neighborhood Park, located at 2900 West Hopkins Street.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee may be eligible to apply for outdoor recreation grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for improvements to Century City Triangle Neighborhood Park, located at 2900 West Hopkins Street; and
Whereas, This grant may result in benefits to the City which include:
1. Increasing the quantity and quality of play among local residents of all ages and abilities.
2. Creating a space that reflects neighborhood needs, interests, and characteristics.
3. Strengthening relationships between community residents and institutional stakeholders.
4. Promoting positive neighborhood development.
5. Building on community identity as an eco-friendly, sustainable community.
6. Developing the park space as a hub for community gathering and programming.
; and
Whereas, This grant-funded project would cost $1,100,000, of which $235,000 would be provided by the grantor; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has secured grant funding of $350,000 from the Burke Foundation, and $165,000 from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has applied for a stormwater grant in the amount of $105,000; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has budgeted and will make expenditures that are eligible and appropriate as the local match; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program, 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 2020 Special Revenue Grant and fund the following amounts for the project/program titled Century City Triangle Neighborhood Park:
Project/Grant Fund Org Prog Budget Yr Subclass Account
SP032200100 0306 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor Share $235,000
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
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%.
Drafter
LRB176104
Kathleen M. Brengosz
6/4/2020