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Green Infrastructure Agreements for Milwaukee Public Schools

Original title: Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Solutions Funding Agreements and Conservation Easements with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties, in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.

Record date · June 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution authorizes the City of Milwaukee to enter into funding agreements and s with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The project focuses on installing green infrastructure on school properties located in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 15th s.

Why it matters

Residents in the specified districts will see new green infrastructure projects on local school grounds, which are designed to manage stormwater runoff through agreements between the city, the school district, and the regional sewerage authority.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Residents of the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts

These residents will have green infrastructure projects installed on school properties within their neighborhoods.

Directly affected

Milwaukee Public Schools

The district is entering into legal agreements that place conservation easements on their property and provide funding for infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes the City of Milwaukee to enter into Green Solutions Funding Agreements.
  • The resolution authorizes the City of Milwaukee to enter into Conservation Easements.
  • The agreements involve properties owned by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
  • The projects are located within the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
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  • The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is a primary partner in the funding and implementation.
  • The resolution was introduced on May 12, 2026.
  • The resolution has been passed by the Public Works Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a conservation easement in this context?
It is a legal agreement that limits the use of a piece of land to protect its conservation value, in this case, to support green infrastructure for stormwater management.
Which schools are affected?
The document specifies that the projects are located within the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 15th s, but does not list the specific school names.

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Inter-agency Infrastructure Collaboration

The resolution highlights a formal partnership between the city, the school district, and the regional sewerage authority to utilize school grounds for municipal stormwater management.

Connected Entities

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Schools
OrganizationMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District“Partner agency providing funding and oversight for green infrastructure.”Map →
OrganizationCity of Milwaukee“The municipal government authorizing the agreements.”Map →
OrganizationMilwaukee Public Schools“Owner of the properties where green infrastructure will be installed.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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