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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sandra Strueber, Chief of Staff, Aldermen's Office
DATE: April 6, 2016
SUBJECT:
Revision to the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program changing stipulations from Year 2015 to an Annual Program.
PURPOSE:
A Committee comprised of 5th Ward residents (Ward Committee) and their Alderman shall receive, review and approve requests for grant funding towards community enhancements and/or improvements in the 5th Ward. The enhancements/improvements shall be for public use, demonstrate a benefit for the immediate area, and promote the character and integrity of the neighborhood and community.
The Committee may also consider other information when approving or denying grant requests such as previous approvals, past history, and future development plans.
BACKGROUND:
The Ward Committee comprised of 5th Ward residents and their Alderman shall receive, review and approve application for grants with a minimum threshold of $1,000.00 up to $15,000.00 for community enhancements and/or improvements.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and funds will be distributed based on availability of annual budgeted funds at the discretion of the 5th Ward Committee and their Alderman. The grant period is based on calendar year and funds will not be carried over from year to year. (See attached Guidelines for details.)
Grants will not be considered for public improvements or enhancements if applicant is also utilizing an existing city program whereby applicants are receiving assistance or compensation from said program. Also grants are not meant for commercial use and hence requests for such will not be considered.
DISCUSSION:
The applicants being residents of the 5th Ward or nonprofit organizations performing the work in the 5th Ward, will be paid from the Ward 5 Special Programs Account 315-1350-441.50-50, not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) annually.
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