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Resolution authorizing the Director of Development to execute a Grant Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources relative to a Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant for the property located at 11241 West Lincoln Ave. in an amount of $178,760.00.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis recognizes that the remediation and redevelopment of brownfields is an important part of protecting Wisconsin's resources; and,
WHEREAS, the City-owned property located at 11241 W. Lincoln Ave. is a former landfill being considered for an athletic complex; and,
WHEREAS, Common Council Resolution No. R-2006-0126 of the City of West Allis has declared its intent to complete the Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant activities described in the application if awarded funds; and,
WHEREAS, the grant requires a match of $219,874.80 local funding which will be provided by fill material to be provided to the site, funding under Purchase Order No. 23857 with Ayres Associates for Methane Gas Monitoring and Groundwater Sampling dated February 13, 2004, in the amount of $17,000, additional DNR-required monitoring over the next two years, currently estimated at approximately $10,000 per year and staff cost incurred in the management of this project; and,
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis will maintain records documenting all grant activities including expenditures made during the Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant period: and,
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis allows employees of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources access to inspect the grant site or facility and grant records; and,
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis will submit a final report to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources summarizing all grant activities which will accompany the final payment request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the Director of the West Allis Development Department is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, a Grant Agreement as attached hereto, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $178,760.00 under the Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant Program and will comply with state statutes and rules for the program.
cc: Department of Development
Director, Dept. of Public Works
City Engineer
Chris Phinney, Grant Accounting Specialist
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