Number
050160
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and funding of a grant, through the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, for improvements at Lewis Playfield.
Analysis
This resolution would authorize the Department of Public Works/Buildings and Fleet Services to apply for and accept a grant, through the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, for improvements to the existing playground and play area at Lewis Playfield.
Body
Whereas, It would appear that the City of Milwaukee is eligible to apply for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources; and
Whereas, It would appear that City involvement in this grant and aid program would result in the following benefits to the City:
Renovation of the existing playground area to provide improved access and meet current ADA requirements.
Securing of financial assistance to preserve a valuable recreational based facility; and
ยท
Whereas, The Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services, in its 2005 Recreational Facilities Capital Improvement Program, Resolution 041291, has already appropriated $84,800 for this project; and
Whereas, The operation of the grant would be from September, 2005, to September, 2006, and would cost $166,000, of which $83,000 (50%) would be provided by the grantor and $83,000 (50%) would be provided by the City; 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 is authorized and the Department of Public Works - Buildings and Fleet Services shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council file 030712 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
Commit funds within the Capital Project/Grant Parent Accoun...
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