File #: R-2014-0411    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 11/18/2014 In control: Safety and Development Committee (INACTIVE)
On agenda: 11/18/2014 Final action: 11/18/2014
Title: Resolution of Recognition of the Rainbow Gardens Neighborhood Association.
Sponsors: Gary T. Barczak, Michael P. May
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - RGNA Boundaries, 2. Signed Resolution
Related files: R-2014-0099, R-2014-0343
Title
Resolution of Recognition of the Rainbow Gardens Neighborhood Association.

Body
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis, along with its staff and citizens, recognize the importance of developing and maintaining healthy neighborhoods throughout the community; and,

WHEREAS, the City of West Allis values citizen involvement and engagement, and wishes to reach out to all segments of the community by supporting the formation of effective neighborhood associations; and,

WHEREAS, the Rainbow Gardens Neighborhood Association ("RGNA") has been properly organized by residents of the City of West Allis in order to promote and sustain at all times the highest standards in preservation of their neighborhood, and address the issues of safety, social engagement, and neighborhood improvements within its designated boundaries; and,

WHEREAS, the RGNA will serve residents in its area bound on the west by South 124th Street/West City Limit, on the south by West Greenfield Avenue, on the east by South 108th Street, and on the north by Interstate Highway 94/West Fairview Avenue/North City Limit, herein attached as Attachment A - Rainbow Gardens Neighborhood Association Boundaries; and,

WHEREAS, the RGNA and its membership is inclusive to all residents of the neighborhood; and,

WHEREAS, on November 5th, 2014, RGNA held a properly-announced meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Lane Intermediate School, adopted the bylaws of the association, and elected a Board of Directors; and,

WHEREAS, the RGNA is the first association to be fully formed and officially recognized under the neighborhood association guidelines that were adopted by the City of West Allis in April of 2014.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of West Allis, whose Mayor and Common Council are herein assembled, officially recognizes the RGNA.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, Common Council and staff of the City of West Allis hereby pledge their support and...

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