HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 17-469 SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 17-469 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR
WATERWAYS COMMISSION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
INITIATED BY: PARKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh currently places and maintains navigation and
regulatory markers within the Fox River and Lake Winnebago (Miller's Bay); and
WHEREAS, some of these markers have become damaged and it is necessary to
replace those markers; and
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Waterways Commission has made available
funds for these purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council for the City of
Oshkosh that the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to submit an application
to the Wisconsin Waterways Commission for financial assistance for purchase and
placement of navigational and regulatory markers within the Fox River and said City
officials are authorized and directed to take those steps necessary to implement the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Oshkosh will comply with any state or
federal rules applicable to the project; may perform force account work in relation to the
project; will maintain the project in an attractive, inviting, and safe manner; will keep the
facilities open to the general public during reasonable hours consistent with the type of
facility and will obtain approval in writing from the Wisconsin Waterways Commission
before any change is made in the use of the project site (if applicable).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that money for this purpose is appropriated from:
Acct. No. 100-0610-6517-00000 Parks — Supplies/Repair Parts
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director
DATE: September 17, 2017
RE: Authorize Submission of Application for Waterways Commission Financial Assistance
BACKGROUND
The City of Oshkosh maintains navigation aids and regulatory markers within the Fox River and Lake
Winnebago (Miller's Bay) on an annual basis. During the winter season the Parks Department
performs maintenance to units and purchases materials and supplies for repair, restoration and
replacement. In order to apply for assistance a resolution by the Common Council is required.
ANAT VgT.R
In 2017, we have incurred significant costs for materials and supplies and plan to apply for financial
assistance where the grant would cover 50% of incurred expenses for materials and supplies.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total incurred expenses in 2017 was $2,563. With a 50% grant reimbursement the City would
receive $1,281.50.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Common Council approve submission of the Wisconsin DNR Waterways
Commission Financial Assistance Application.
Reesspiect Submitted,
Chad Dallman
Assistant Parks Director
Approved:
ark A. Rohloff
City Manager
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us