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Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to initiate a new Rain Barrel Program, with funding from the Stormwater Management Funds in the amount of $15,000, for providing rain barrels to participating West Allis property owners.
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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 private property; and,
WHEREAS, in this action the City has declared its intent to work with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District as a retailer of rain barrels for the retention and reuse of storm water; and,
WHEREAS, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District will provide rain barrels to the City of West Allis at a reduced cost of $30 each; and,
WHEREAS, the City will provide participating West Allis property owners with a rain barrel, delivered to their property, at a cost of $14.20 ($15.00 with tax included) with an agreement, signed by the property owner, to maintain the rain barrel for a minimum of five years; and,
WHEREAS, the City will provide non-participating property owners with a rain barrel, to be picked up by the purchaser at the City of West Allis Department of Public Works, at a cost of $39.95 (42.19 with tax); and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of West Allis will work with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District as a retailer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of West Allis will provide rain barrels to participating West Allis property owners at a reduced price.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer is hereby directed and authorized to initiate the Rain Barrel Program and make minor changes to the program as needed.