File #: R-2020-0032    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Reported Back to Council
File created: 1/21/2020 In control: Administration and Finance Committee (INACTIVE)
On agenda: 1/21/2020 Final action: 1/21/2020
Title: Resolution approving a West Allis Neighborhood Association Small Grant Program Focus Grant to Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association in the amount of up to $1,500
Sponsors: Kevin Haass
Attachments: 1. Grant Proposal (Exhibit A), 2. R-2020-0032 signed, 3. Neighborhood FOCUS Grant Contract.signed

Title

Resolution approving a West Allis Neighborhood Association Small Grant Program Focus Grant to Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association in the amount of up to $1,500

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of West Allis under Resolution R-2014-0099, approved a City of West Allis Neighborhood Small Grant Program to provide small grants to help organize neighborhood associations and to provide grants for neighborhood enhancement projects; and,

 

WHEREAS, the grant application submitted by the Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association is hereby attached and has been reviewed by staff and recommended to the Mayor in accordance with program policies and is recommended for approval; and, 

 

WHEREAS, the grant meets the criteria of the West Allis Neighborhood Small Grant Program to provide neighborhood associations assistance to support a project that will be unique, enhance the neighborhood, and beautify the area.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that it hereby approves a Small Grant under the City of West Allis Neighborhood Small Grant Program Focus Grant to the Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association in the amount of up to $1,500 to secure and install personalized signage in the neighborhood.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to enter into a grant agreement by and between the City of West Allis and the Orchard Hills Neighborhood Association for the project.  

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that up to $1,500 be appropriated from the West Allis Neighborhood Small Grant Program Focus Grant. 

 

cc:  Development Department

 

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