File #: R-2015-0067    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 3/17/2015 In control: Safety and Development Committee (INACTIVE)
On agenda: 3/17/2015 Final action: 3/17/2015
Title: Resolution of Recognition of the McCartyDale Neighborhood Association.
Sponsors: Cathleen M. Probst
Attachments: 1. McCartyDale Neighborhood Assoc. (3-17-15)
Related files: 2017-0570
Title
Resolution of Recognition of the McCartyDale 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 McCartyDale Neighborhood Association ("MDNA") 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 MDNA will serve residents in its area including the McCarty Park Neighborhood from 76th Street to 84th Street between W. Lincoln Avenue and W. Cleveland Avenue, also including the Wood Dale Neighborhood from 68th Street to 84th Street between W. Arthur and W. Hicks Street, further described in the attached Boundaries; and,

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

WHEREAS, on March 7th, 2015, MDNA held a properly-announced meeting at the West Allis Public Library, adopted the bylaws of the association, and elected a Board of Directors; and,

WHEREAS, the MDNA is 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 MDNA.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, Common Council and staff of the City of West Allis hereby pledge their support and cooperation in addressing the needs of the citizens of this neig...

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