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Resolution relative to authorizing the submittal of a state grant application in the amount of $142,650 by the Director of Development and the subsequent appropriation of matching funds for a Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant for the property located at 11241 W. Lincoln Ave.
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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 recourses; and,
WHEREAS, the City Owned property located at 11241 W. Lincoln Ave. is a former landfill being considered for an athletic complex including parking and stormwater clarification project; and,
WHEREAS, in this action the Common Council 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 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 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 submit an application for financial assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $142,650 under the Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant Program and will comply with state statues and rules for the program.
cc: Department of Development
Finance - Grant Accounting Specialist
Dev-R-516-7-1-08