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Resolution to approve amending the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to create a Rogers Playground Improvement Project and amending the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to increase the Six Points/Farmers Market Redevelopment Project budget.
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WHEREAS the Common Council has approved the 2008 and 2007 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plans under Resolution # R-2007-0230 and Resolution # R-2006-0361 respectively; and
WHEREAS the creation of a Rogers Playground Improvement Project is an eligible activity and associated costs are eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and
WHEREAS the project improves outdoor playground equipment and enhances the neighborhood for low/moderate income families; and
WHEREAS the transfer of CDBG funds to the established Six Points/Farmers Market Project is an eligible activity and project costs are eligible for CDBG reimbursement; and
WHEREAS the additional CDBG funds to the Six Points/Farmers Market Project will help reduce the City's costs and financial burden associated with redevelopment activities; and
WHEREAS the creation of Rogers Playground Improvement Project and the transfer of funds to the Six Points/Farmers Market Project are recommended for approval by the Director of Development.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that it hereby amends:
1) The 2008 CDBG Annual Action Plan to create a Rogers Playground Improvement Project with a budget not to exceed $30,000 funded by a reduction of $30,000 from the CDBG Contingency Fund.
2) The 2007 CDBG Annual Action Plan to increase the Six Points/Farmers Market Project budget of $135,000 by $190,000 for a total of $325,000 funded by a reduction of $190,000 from the Contingency Fund.
cc: Department of Development
Chris Phinney, Grants Accounting Specialist
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