Number
090979
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a 2010-2011 Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works - Operations (Forestry Section) to apply for, accept and fund a 2010-2011 Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant “Boulevard Bioswales.” This grant aims to address nonpoint source pollution through a targeted reduction in stormwater runoff. The total project cost is $100,000, of which $40,000 (40%) will be provided by the grantor and $60,000 (60%) will be provided by the City. The program will include the following components:
1. Install 5,000 sq. ft. of bioswales or vegetative buffers on Bay Street to maximize the use of city boulevards for bioretention to reduce stormwater runoff and pollutant loading into near shore and coastal resources.
2. Plant up to 60 new trees on Bay Street to enhance ecological services including air quality and climate change adaptation.
3. Use interpretive signage to educate the public about the use of bioretention for coastal resource protection.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a 2010-2011 Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Forestry Section) would use this grant to feature city boulevards for bioretention to reduce stormwater runoff; and
Whereas, This project would include the following components:
1. Install 5,000 sq. ft. of bioswales or vegetative buffers on Bay Street to maximize the use of city boulevards for bioretention to reduce stormwater runoff and pollutant loading into near shore and coastal resources.
2. Plant up to 60 new trees on Bay Street to enhance ecological services including air quality and climate change adaptation.
3. Use interpretive signage to educate the public about the use of bioretention for coastal resource protection.
; and
Whereas, “Boulevard Bioswales” will cost $100,000, of which $40,000 (40%) will be provided by the grantor and $60,000 (60%) will be provided by the City; 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 2010-2011 Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant “Boulevard Bioswales” in the amount of $40,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Administration 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 2010 Special Revenue Accounts-Grant and Aid Projects the following amounts for the project titled Urban Forestry Grant:
Project/Grant GR0001000000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Sub Class R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $40,000
2. Create a Special Revenue Fund-Grant and Aid Projects 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
11/16/09