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Home My WebLink About28338 / 76-21..__.�. � ?_�gust 5 , 19 7 6 ,�`r 21 RESO�,UTION a Y�' �__ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _-_ - WHEREAS, the Gongress af tY�e United States has pass�d S 3�Ol.f �he Puk�lic Wr�rks Anti-Cy�:l.ical Bil� , and • WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has several public wQrks proje�t� pre�ared and read�r to bid but c�ae: z�ezt have t�`ae av�a�l.a}��1�. f�ar,c�� c� Li��ar�ce tiie5e proje��:s, an� V7F3EREAS, S 3201 authorizes t��e nec�ssary fun�s fc�x constructior, oi publi.c works presjects therek�y making �'�asible the Ca.ty �?r�jects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLU�� iy the Common Coui3cil of the City of Oshkash tha� the proper City Qf�ici.al� a�e her��x autharizeci and directed to make application and g�.ve necessar� as�ur�.r�ces to the proper federal and state agencies for funding ur�der S 3"ZO1 for the following City Public Works pxojects: 1. Water Treatment Plant - Additions iricluding an �levateci Wat�r Storage Tank in the North Indu�tri�l Park. 2. Completion of Sewer Separation in the City of Oshkosh. 3, Constructi�n of a Fire Trainin.g Station. 4. Construct�ion of the Municipal Golf Course Watering System. 5, Club House at Golf Course BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council that the City Admi.nistra- t3.on aont�.��ze to search for ap�p.l�e�.ble projects- �'or the increased employ- ment of labor and at such times said items to be brought before this Council for inclusion under S 3201. ^ 2 4� _ �f;� -.<. �j`._�2 ' ,. .., .. ,. .�.�:. ..:... .-... .... ,...._,_..._... _.�.__.. ._....«........-. . � t1'"; ^. t/ 7" �, , � i.N� � � �i , , , . . . . . .. . .+.a.•a, .. �, ,._ , , .._, __,�....�,. ,..�.. _ _�� , �� - -�;- ��`�� r .�r.��- � r� Patrick J Lucey Governor � �y, � , �,: State o� Yi!isconsin ` DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT Ju1y 29� 1976 Dear Local Official: Wilfiom R. Bechte! Setretary 123 W EST WASMINGTON AYENUC MADI$pN. WISCONSITi'S370Z 1 As T am sure you are aware, Y�oth houses of Congress have successfully overridc�en President Ford's veto of the Publ.ic Works Employment Act of 1976. Although no exact figures are yet available, the programs ' included in this legislation could bring nearly $75 million i.nto the State of Wisconsin for the financing of �.or.a1 and sta�e public works projects and the maintenance of governmental. ser,crices. The bulk oi that money wi11 be distributed directly ta eligible local govPrnments throughout the State. Although this program has been created by orre piece of legislation, actually there are two very separate elements; Title Z and Title II. The provisions of Title I authorize funds for grants for public works projects. Title II provi��s for �mer�zncy granta fct the purposc r�f n�air,taii�ing pubI.ic services, averting lay-offs of public service employees and avoiding tax inCreases. Eligibility �or each of these programs depends to a large extent on local unemployment rates. Thus, depending on the extent of unemploy- ment in your community, you may or may not be an eligible applicant for g�ants unc�er one or the other of these two programs. In order to enable you to begin to determine whether your community is in t�zct eligible, I have enclosed a description of the provisions of each of these programs. I urge you to take a careful look at this information and begin to determine how these programs might affect your community. r suggest you give particular attention to the public works pxog�am which requires that eligible projects be ready to begin on-site lab�r w�.thin 90 days of prnject approval. Because the ].egislation has just been passed, the regulations deiailing the speCi�ic requirements of these programs are not yet available. In the meantime, the Department of Local Affairs and Development is coordinating i�s resources along with those of the Upper Great Lakes Regional. Commission and the Manpower Council to assist you in applying fo� and receiving grants under these two programs. If you have any questions or would like more information as it becomes available, please do not hesitate to contact any of the follawing: ► � , Page 'l `t'o: Laca1 Officials Title Z- Public Works Grants: Paul V'an Rooy, Departmerait of Local A£fairs and Development (608-266-7942). Farnum Alston, Upp�r Great Lakes Regional Commission (608-266-7532). Department of Local Affairs and Development field representatives as noted on the attached list� Tit1e ?I - Public 5ervice Grants: Tom Petexson, Department of Lo�al Affairs and Development (608-266--0555) . Depaxtmant of Local Affairs and Developmen� f�e�c�. representatives as noted an the attached list. I am hopeful that many communiti�s th�ouyhout the �tate will be successful in obtaining grants under these programs and T look forward to assisting you in these effarts. 'n erely, William R. Bechtel 5ecretary Enc. WRB/SHA PUBLIC WORKS (TITLE I) Purpose: To provide grants to state and local governments for public works projects. Type of Grant: 100 percent funding. Authorization: $2 billion through September 30, 1977. Administering Aqenc�: Departmerit of Comznerce through t}��.e Economic Development Ac�.ministration. � Eligible Activities: "Construction (incl.udi.ng demolition and other' � site preparat�on), renovation, repair and/or improvement of local public works projects'°, as well. a.s ". . � the compl<}tion of plans, specif�ca�ions and estimates for l.ocal publ.iC works projects where either architectural design or preliminary engine�ring or related planning has already been undertaJcen and wher.e additional architectural and engineering work or related planning is required to permit construction of the project under this Act." Other Eligible Uses: Grants may also be made to increase the Federal contribution to 100 percent for a public works project financed by another Fede�al program. In order to qualify for this type ot grant, the other Federal funds must be available immediately but construction of the pzoject must azot yet have begun because of lack of funding for the non-Federal share. In addition to these, grants may also be made to provide up ta 100 percent of the state or local share for public works projects for which tinancial assistance is authorized under state or local law. Grants may be made for either the state or local share, but not both. As above, the other assistance must be immediately available but construction must not have begun. Ineligible Activities: Grants may not be made for a project whose ma�or purpose is the "channelization, damming, diversion or dredging of a natura,l watercourse". Nor may a grant be used for acquiring �eal property. Assurances: To �eceive grants, applicants must make the assurance that on-site labor can begin within 90 days of project approval. A plication Submission and Review: Application torms and procedures are to be establYShe y regulation within 30 days of enactment (August 22) . zn reviewing applications, the Secretary of Commerce must consider the duration and extent of unemployment in a particular area emphasizing construction and constructi.on rel.ated indus�tries, the income levels and extent of underemployment and the impact a projec-� will hav� on reducing unemployment levels. ,�....�� , Any grant not rejected �aithin 60 days of �eceipt is considered to be approtled . Allocations: The State of Wisconsin may receive from 1/2 of one percent to 12.5 percent of appropriated funds or between�$11 million and $250 million. A fairly realistic expectation for Wisconsin is closer to $50 million. Priorities: A gene�al priority is to be given to public works pro�ects of local governments. SpeCiiic p�iority will be given tirst �Fo applicants l-�aving unemploy- ment rates, during a speCified time period, greater than the national unemployment rate. The national unemployment rate during June, for example, was 7.4 percent. Scventy percen.� of fun3s wi1.l be distributed to first priority applir.ants. Second priority is given ta applicants whose unemp�Layment rate exceeds �.5 percent but is below the nata.onal av'�rage. Grants may be made to cities experiencing �.ittle ur�employment as a whale but in which a community or ne�.ghborhooc� has high unemplox- ment if the project directly benefits or provides emgloyment for residents of that community or neighborhood. Other Requirements: �lanning - Projects must be related ta existing approved local and areawide plans. . Davis-Bacon - Wages must be paid at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction. Non-Discrimination - Discriminatory practices are prohibited in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 2 � 0 ANTZ-RECESSZON PUBLIC SERV�CE GRANTS (TITLE II) Purpose and Polic : To make grants to state and local governments for t e purpose of maintaining public services, averting lay-ofts of public service employees and avoiding tax inc�eases. In authorizi.ng these grants, Cangress made several important findings: - that state and local gc�vernments have been particularly hard- hit by present economic problems; � - that sta�e and local tax increases weaken Federal efforts to stimulate the economy; - that state and local. use c�f federally financed public service employees (CETA `.�`i�le TI anc� VZ) to rei�lace �ec�ular. employees sev�rel.y 1imi�s efforts to reduae unempl.oyment through publ�.c service jobs. TYpe of Grant: Payments are to be made directly to state ancl ].ocal governments, the amount to be based on a formula. Authorization: The authorization level is �to be based on the severity of the national unemployment rate, quarterly. The total author- ization for the fiv'e calendar quarters beginning July l, 1976 is limited to $1.25 billion. No funds are authorized if the national. unemployment rate drops ta 6 parcent or lower. A very rough calculation based on previous experience with similar programs suggests the State of Wisconsin may receive approxiznately $20 -$25 million if maximum funds are authorized and current unemployment patterns conti�ue. Eligible Reci�ients: State and local gove�nments whose unemployment rate�o� a specified calendar quarter was at least 4.5 percent and during the last month of that qua�ter exceec�ed 4.5 percent. ToWn governments are not eligible, hot�ever, "unless such govern- ment performs substantial governmental functions." Eligible Usc�s: Recipients are ta use payments to maintain "basic pu 1a.c services customarily provided" by that unit of government. Payment:� may not be used to acquire supplies and materials or to construct public works un�.ess these activities are necessary to maintain basic services. Essentially, payments are to be used to prevent lay-offs of public employees and in so doing maintain service levels, make tax increases unnecessary and allow other Federal public service job p�og�ams (CETA) to reduce unemployment through the creation of new j abs . � � , Ap lication and Assurances: To receive payments no application is require . However, each el.igible unit of government must file a statement oi assurances caith the Secr�tary of the Treasury in accordance with regulations yet to be published. Each statement is to include the following assurances: 1. 2. 3. 4. � 6. 7. : '�hat payments will be used fo� the purposes as c�efined; That fisCal, accounting and audit pxocedures that conform to guidelines established by the Sec�etary of the Treasury wil1. be f ollowed; That "�easonable" reports will be sent to the 5ecretary of the Treasury as required and that such reports will also be pub- lished in a newspaper in the state or 1oca1. j.urisdiction; That no person be disc�iminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or sex under any program o:�° activity func�ed in whole or in part with these paymen-ts ; That all labo�Ers and mechani.cs empl.oyed on a1.1. constructi.on. projects Eunded in whole or in part by these ��yments be paic:� wages at rates not less than those p�evailing in aacordance with the Davis-Bacon Act; That each recipient report to the 5eCr.eta�y o� the Treasury any increase or decreases in taxes it imposes and any sub- stantial reduction in the number o� individuals it employes or in the servic�s which it provides; That any payment must be spent betore the end of six months following receipt of the payment; and That recinients will sp6nd these payments only in accordance with laws and procedures that apply to the expenditures of its own rev�nues. Allocation: One-third of amounts appropriated are to be distributed to states; two-thirds to eligible local unit� of gavernment. The amount each eligible state and 1.ocal unit of government receives is calculated according to a formula which involves essentially two factors: a measure of the unit of government's relative unemployment and the amount it receives in General Rever�ue 5haring funds (Entitlement Period 6) . Payments: The SeCretary of the Treasury makes direct payments quarte�'ly to those eligible units of ga�rernment which have filed ihe �equired statement of assurances. Other Requirements - Gavernment Economization: Each recipient is also required to assure the Secretary of �he Treasury that it has made substantial economies in its operations and that these payments are nace�sary to maintain essential services without weakening Federal efforts to stimulate the economy. 2 , _�; �� ` � � ,. -� � -.--�. : • �1' Qr! Ir. I �— -.,.c� y_� �`4 .. ,J.:��" State ot YYTisconsin \ DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS 8� DEVELOPMENT DIVtSION OF STATE-L,OCAL AFFAI%:5 E3UREAU OF REGIONA�. PLANNING & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE 123 WEST WASNIHGTON ♦VEMJE MADISON, WISCONSIH 53702 FIELD CONSULTANTS AND COUNTY ASSIGNMENTS David P. Schlaeger 208 State Office Building Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-83b-2809 Barron Buffalo Burnett Chippewa Clark Dunn Eau Claire Jackson La Crosse Monroe P e� in Pierce Polk Rusk St. Croix Sa;ayer Trempealeau Washburn George E. Seymour I23 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53702 608-266-0241 Ada�s Co 1 umb ia Crawford Dane Dodge Grant Green Green Lake Iowa Jef f erson Juneau Lafayette Marquette Rtchland Rock Sauk Vernon Louis Leoni 2100 Main Room 1�8 Stevens Point, 6dI 54482 715/346-3101 Ashland Bayfield Douglas Florence Forest Iron Langlade Lincoln Marathon Marinette Oconto Oneida Portage Price Taylor Vilas Waushara Wood John T. Skavlem P.O. 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