Number
110941
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY
Title
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works, to accept and expend a contribution of $50,000 from the Carton Council of North America, Inc., to support the inclusion of aseptic and gable top cartons in the City’s curbside recycling program.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City of Milwaukee, Department of Public Works, to accept and expend a contribution of $50,000 from the Carton Council of North America, Inc., to support public promotional activities to raise community awareness about the inclusion of aseptic and gable top cartons in the City’s curbside recycling program.
Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the City of Milwaukee Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation and expenditure of contributions received by the City; and
Whereas, The Carton Council of North America, Inc., has offered a contribution of $50,000 to the City of Milwaukee, Department of Public Works, to assist in public promotion of residential recycling program changes associated with the Department of Public Works’ new Single-Sort program including, but not limited to, the addition of cartons and other materials to the list of recycled materials, costs for which may include direct mail and advertising; and
Whereas, This contribution will assist with disseminating public information important for optimizing participation in the City’s residential recycling program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works, accepts the $50,000 contribution made by the Carton Council of North America, Inc.; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to establish a special account within the DPW budget for the expenditure of the contribution;and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer appropriati...
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