Sponsor
Alderman Hart
Title
SUBMIT GREEN SPACE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES GRANT TO WISCONSIN DNR
WHEREAS, the City of Racine recognizes that the remediation and redevelopment of brownfields is an important part of protecting Wisconsin's resources; and
WHEREAS, in this action, the City of Racine has declared its intent to complete the Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant activities described in the application if awarded funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Racine has declared its intent to maintain the grant property for the end use specified in the application; and
WHEREAS, the City of Racine will maintain records documenting all grant activities including expenditures made during the Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant period; and
WHEREAS, the City of Racine will allow employees from the Department of Natural Resources access to inspect the grant site or facility and grant records; and
WHEREAS, the City of Racine will submit a final report to the Department summarizing all grant activities which will accompany the final payment request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Racine requests funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant Program and will comply with state statutes and rules for the program.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Racine hereby authorizes Mr. Richard Jones to act on behalf of the City of Racine to submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for financial aid for Brownfield Green Space and Public Facilities Grant purposes, sign documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities.
FISCAL NOTE: The project development agreement requires the City of Racine to cooperate with the developer to assist in acquiring various State and Federal grants to offset the cost of this development project.