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Consideration of request for Level Three fund transfer for the recently awarded Firefly Grove Wetland grant in the amount of $121,000
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Submitted by:
John Ruggini
Department:
Finance
A. Issue
A level three fund transfer is needed to establish a budget and expenditure authority for the recently awarded Firefly Grove Wetland grant.
B. Background/Options
To incentivize the municipalities served by the MMSD to partner in the effort to address stormwater management, MMSD has created a funding mechanism for the municipalities to install green infrastructure (GI) practices. The attached agreement includes plans to install GI that supports the District’s and Wauwatosa’s GI goals.
A wetland restoration project is planned for the 3-acre wetland located on the southeast side of the Firefly Grove Park located at approximately 116th and Gilbert Avenue in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The Project will restore wetland function, improve biological conditions, and increase wildlife habitat. A map of the planned Project is included in the attached agreement.
The construction of the wetland restoration will occur in the summer/fall of 2026. The agreement was adopted by Council on April 28, 2026. A fund transfer is now needed to establish a budget for the project. While the entire project budget is estimated to be $309,000, the fund transfer request is for $121,000 as the remainder will be paid for by MMSD directly.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Well maintained infrastructure.
D. Fiscal Impact
Expenditures offset by grant revenue so no net impact on fund balance or property taxes
E. Recommendation
I recommend a level three fund transfer be approved to increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $121,000 in the Stormwater Fund.