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Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Executive Director requesting authorization to apply for a Wisconsin Assessment Monies grant. (Grant Control #2014-024) (Res No. 14-0253)
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 6-2-14: That the Authority request funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WDNR-WAM) grant and comply with of rules of the program; and
That Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent act on the behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to WDNR for a WAM grant to aid in site assessment in the RootWorks redevelopment area, sign documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities.
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-9-14: Authorize the Redevelopment Authority to apply for funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WDNR-WAM) grant and comply with of rules of the program; and that Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director of City Development, or his authorized agent act on the behalf of the Authority to: submit an application to WDNR for a WAM grant to aid in site assessment in the RootWorks redevelopment area, sign documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities.
Fiscal Note: The grant application is for $70,000.00. The DNR administers the grant directly so there is no City match required. The environmental firm of Symbiont has offered to prepare and submit the grant application, at no cost to the City as part of their City-wide environmental services contract.