Number
100023
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant Program grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works - Operations (Fleet Services Section) to apply for, accept and fund a Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant Program grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act pass through the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of is $423,186.00, of which $100,000 (23.6%) will be provided by the grantor and $323,186.00 (76.4%) will be provided by the City. The purpose of this grant is to reduce diesel emissions by purchasing two diesel vehicles.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant Program grant from the U.S. EPA thru ARRA pass through the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Fleet Services) would use this grant to purchase two vehicles; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 01/01/10 to 12/31/10 would cost $423,186, of which $100,000 (23.6%) will be provided by the grantor and $323,186 (76.4%) 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 Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant Program grant in the amount of $100,000 from the U.S. EPA thru the ARRA pass-through the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource without further approval, unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2010 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects, the following amount...
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