KENOSHA— Tonight both the Finance Committee and the City Council are slated to clarify the city’s financial commitment to infrastructure in its Innovation Neighborhood at the old Chrysler site.
According to the supporting documents for the council’s meeting, the council will consider a resolution to specify the city’s contribution to the $12.3 million at $7,418,661.
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration has asked for the specification of funding in order for the city to receive nearly $5 million in federal funding for infrastructure at the site, including roadways.
“The United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration has indicated possible approval of up to $4,945,774 in funding for constructing roadway and utility infrastructure on the Site, under Section 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965,” the supporting documents for the meeting state.
The resolution, which will be discussed around 7 p.m. tonight, does not appear to change anything else about the project.
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council for the City of Kenosha further clarifies its commitment in Resolution 01-21 that funding up to at least $7,418,661 is available to the City, is otherwise unencumbered with regard to the manner of expenditure toward funding for roadway and utility infrastructure on the Site, and is hereby committed for roadway and utility infrastructure on the Site, conditioned upon approval of the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration of funding described herein,” the resolution concludes.
Full agendas
Below, please find the full agenda for tonight’s Finance Committee meeting, starting at 6 p.m., and the City Council meeting starting at 7 p.m.:
Finance Committee
City Council
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