Title
Resolution authorizing the Director of Development to execute a Grant Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources relative to a Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Award for the property located at 7725 W. National Ave. (Pioneer Neighborhood - Laidlaw site) in the amount of $29,900.
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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, Common Council Resolution No. R-2006-0284 of the City of West Allis has declared its intent to complete the Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Award activities described in the application if awarded funds; and,
WHEREAS, the grant requires a 100% match of $29,900 local funding which will be provided by the funding under Tax Incremental District Number Nine in the amount of $29,900; and,
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis will maintain records documenting all grant activities including expenditures made during the Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Award 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 $29,900.00 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
Chris Phinney, Grant Accounting Specialist
DEV-R-464-3-6-07/dlm