Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/18/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category:
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Type:
Action
Subject:
8. Action on a Request to Approve Conservation Easements Between Milwaukee Public Schools, the City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement
:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy:
Admin Policy 5.01 - Facilities
Attachments
:
1. Limited Term Conservation Easement – Columbia Playfield
2. Limited Term Conservation Easement – Custer Playfield
3. Limited Term Conservation Easement – Southgate Playfield
File Attachment:
Limited Term Conservation Easement - Columbia Playfield.pdf
Limited Term Conservation Easement - Custer Playfield.pdf
Limited Term Conservation Easement - Southgate Playfield.pdf
Background
:
Milwaukee Public Schools has collaborated with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and the City of Milwaukee to further advance the district’s sustainability initiatives through $211,579.10 in partnership funding grants for playfield projects at the following three recreation sites:
• Columbia Playfield - 1345 W. Columbia Street
• Custer Playfield - 4001 W. Custer Avenue
• Southgate Playfield - 3300 and 3350 S. 25th Street
The funding agreements indicate that upon completion of these green infrastructure projects that an 11-year limited term conservation easement be executed for each site in order to ensure the new green space is adequately maintained and protected. These projects have resulted in improved stormwater management through the installation of bioswales, new tree plantings, and additional green space. These efforts provide a direct benefit to the environment and create additional opportunities for MPS students to learn about advancing sustainability efforts through the implementation of green infrastructure.
Fiscal Impact Statement
:
There are no expenditures associated with this item.
Implementation and Assessment Plan
:
Upon Board approval, the limited term conservation easements will be executed with the City of Milwaukee in favor of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Recommendation
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the limited term conservation easements between Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee in favor of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Tracey Parrish - Administrative Assistant III
Signed By:
Sean Kane - Design & Construction Mgr III
Signed By:
Lynn Ruhl - Director of Financial Planning and Budget
Signed By:
Katrice Cotton, Ed.D. - Chief School Administration Officer
Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent