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Resolution authorizing expenditure authority in an amount not to exceed $40,000 from the Firefly Grove Park reserve fund for wetland restoration at Firefly Grove Park
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WHEREAS, the Common Council previously authorized staff to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Ducks Unlimited for the restoration of approximately 1.75 acres of wetlands at Firefly Grove Park; and
WHEREAS, the project budget was estimated at $342,333 and the lowest bid received for the project was $450,514; and
WHEREAS, Ducks Unlimited has identified and obtained approval to reallocate an additional $100,000 in grant funding to the project; and
WHEREAS, expenditure authority from the Firefly Grove Park reserve fund is needed to address the remaining project shortfall and provide contingency for unanticipated construction expenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa that expenditure authority from the Firefly Grove Park reserve fund in an amount not to exceed $40,000 is hereby authorized in support of wetland restoration at Firefly Grove Park.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 6-0