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Green Schoolyards Redevelopment Program Agreement

Original title: Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Schoolyards Redevelopment Program Funding Agreement and Conservation Easements with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties at various locations in the City of Milwaukee.

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement establishes legal land-use restrictions and funding mechanisms for projects on Milwaukee Public School properties.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Milwaukee Public Schools

The district must adhere to conservation easements placed on their properties as part of the redevelopment program.

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

The district is providing funding and entering into a formal agreement to manage green infrastructure on school grounds.

City of Milwaukee residents

Residents may see changes to the physical landscape and drainage infrastructure at local public school sites.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Milwaukee has authorized a funding agreement and s with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to redevelop school grounds.

Key Facts

The City of Milwaukee officially authorized the Green Schoolyards Redevelopment Program Funding Agreement.
The resolution establishes conservation easements on Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) properties.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is a primary partner in the funding and redevelopment agreement.
The resolution was introduced on May 12, 2026.
The resolution was reviewed and processed by the Public Works Committee.
The status of the resolution is recorded as Passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a conservation easement in this context?

It is a legal agreement that limits the use of the land to ensure it remains used for or environmental purposes.

Which schools are affected?

The document specifies 'various locations in the City of Milwaukee' but does not list individual school addresses.

Why It Matters

This agreement establishes legal land-use restrictions and funding mechanisms for projects on Milwaukee Public School properties.

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Inter-agency Green Infrastructure Model

The city is formalizing a collaborative model between the school district and the sewerage district to utilize school grounds for municipal stormwater management.

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Milwaukee Public Schools

Connected Entities

organizationMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District“Partner agency providing funding and oversight for green infrastructure.”Map →

organizationMilwaukee Public Schools“Owner of the properties being redeveloped.”Map →

locationCity of Milwaukee“Municipal government authorizing the agreement.”Map →

Sources

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