Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Parks Division to apply for and accept if awarded, grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program for up to $20,000,000 and authorizes a partnership agreement with Madison LakeWay Partners, Inc., for the purposes of applying for the grant and, if awarded, implementing projects related to the grant. The grant will fund a portion of the costs of improvements of the Madison LakeWay Project (Munis #17362). There is no cost to the City with the partnership agreement and no match requirement for this grant program. If the grant is awarded, the Parks Division’s Capital Improvement Plan will be amended to reflect the award. No appropriation is required at this time.
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Authorizing the Parks Division to submit, and if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Madison LakeWay Project, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to accept the grant award, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Statutory Partnership Agreement with Madison LakeWay Partners Inc. (District 13 and District 4)
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants) aims to fund community-driven projects that address climate challenges and reduce pollution while benefiting disadvantaged communities; and,
WHEREAS, the Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan adopted by the Common Council on April 16, 2024 (Legislative File #81653) outlines improvements to the John Nolen Drive causeway that maximizes park space and creates a lakeside linear park and enhances Olin Park; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison is collaborating with Madison LakeWay Partners Inc. to plan, develop, and construct the Madison LakeWay; and,
WHEREAS, there is no cost match requirement for...
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