Number
091198
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s 2010 UPAF/Visions campaign and the inclusion of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee as a participating recipient organization in 2011.
Analysis
This resolution recognizes the importance of the UPAF/Visions Campaign and encourages support by City of Milwaukee employees. The resolution adds the public radio nonprofit station known as 88Nine (WYMS) as a new Visions participant in 2011, and recognizes the past participation of the organization Friends of the Pabst Theater which has requested not to participate in the 2010 campaign.
Body
Whereas, Additional non-tax contributions are needed to supplement property tax funds to preserve and promote the quality of life in Milwaukee, and nonprofit organizations have been established to receive contributions from the private sector toward this end; and
Whereas, Friends of the Pabst Theater was created to ensure preservation of this historic landmark building, and the development of improvements in service, programs, and facilities with the aid of private contributions and has participated in previous Visions campaigns, but requests that it not be included in the 2010 campaign; and
Whereas, The Urban Forestry Fund has been established through the Milwaukee Foundation to further enhance the environment of this City, and to extend services and programs which cannot be adequately supported without alternative non-tax revenues; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Recreation Fund has been established through the Milwaukee Foundation to help enhance small town park settings within City neighborhoods by providing funds to make special improvements to the 46 children’s play areas, and providing safe and imaginative recreation opportunities for the City’s children and families to give residents and neighborhood organizations a sense of ownership in these children’s play areas and to help them become a focal point ...
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