File #: R-2016-0118    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 5/3/2016 In control: Public Works Committee
On agenda: 5/3/2016 Final action: 5/3/2016
Title: Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to initiate a New Rain Barrel Program, with funding from the Stormwater Management Funds for providing rain barrels to participating West Allis property owners at a reduced rate, for as long as Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District provides the rain barrels to the City at the discounted cost.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
Attachments: 1. R-2016-0118 signed resolution

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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 for providing rain barrels to participating West Allis property owners at a reduced rate, for as long as Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District provides the rain barrels to the City at the discounted cost.

 

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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 continue 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 new style rain barrels to the City of West Allis at a reduced cost of $40 each; and,

 

WHEREAS, the City will provide participating West Allis property owners with a rain barrel, delivered to their property, at a cost of $18.94 ($20.00 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 $49.95; 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 New Rain Barrel Program.