City of Milwaukee - File #: 090968

• File #: 090968
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/1/2009
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 2/9/2010
• Title: Resolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2010 Urban Forestry Grant.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: STATE GRANTS, TREES, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
2/16/2010	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
2/9/2010	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
1/27/2010	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individuals present: Kim Kujoth, Dept. of Public Works, Forestry David Sivyer, Dept. of Public Works, Forestry	Pass	5:0
1/22/2010	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
1/6/2010	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Individuals present: Kim Kujoth, Dept. of Public Works, Forestry David Sivyer, Dept. of Public Works, Forestry	Pass	5:0
12/23/2009	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
12/9/2009	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	5:0
12/4/2009	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
12/1/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
090968
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference

Sponsor
CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2010 Urban Forestry Grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works - Operations (Forestry Section) to apply for, accept and fund a 2010 Urban Forestry Grant “Milwaukee’s Trees on Parade.” This grant aims to build public awareness of the benefits of Milwaukee’s urban forest. The total project cost is $50,000, of which $25,000 (50%) will be provided by the grantor and $25,000 (50%) will be provided by the City. The program will include the following components:

1. Conduct a multi-faceted outreach campaign involving media such as radio, print or television to raise public awareness of EAB and the economic, ecological and social benefits of trees.

2. Broaden the “Milwaukee’s Trees” brand created in 2009 for a limited outdoor digital billboard campaign to build a consistent, clear and repetitive message of trees as economic, ecological and social assets worth protecting and preserving with the confirmed presence of Emerald Ash Borer in Milwaukee County.

Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a 2010 Urban Forestry Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and

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

Whereas, This project would include the following components:

1. Conduct a multi-faceted outreach campaign involving media such as radio, print or television to raise public awareness of EAB and the economic, ecological and social benefits of trees.

2. Broaden the “Milwaukee’s Trees” brand created in 2009 for a limited outdoor digital billboard campaign to build a consistent, clear and repetitive message of trees as economic, ecological and social assets worth protecting and preserving with the confi...