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Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to accept a grant from the Fund for Lake Michigan in the amount of $30,000 for the installation of rain gardens.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis (the "City") recognizes the importance of the use of Best Management Practices for managing storm water on residential property; and,
WHEREAS, in this action the City has declared its intent to work with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on a pilot project to disconnect foundation drains from the sanitary system and provide a rain garden for the discharge of the clear water; and,
WHEREAS, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District will provide funding for the disconnection of the foundation drains through their Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City will maintain records documenting all expenditures made during the Grant period; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of West Allis accepts the grant from the Fund for Lake Michigan for the installation of rain gardens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer is hereby directed and authorized to perform the work in compliance with the grant requirements and intent.