CCR2015033-ConnectCommunities
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #033-2015
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR INCLUSION IN WISCONSIN’S
CONNECT COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
WHEREAS A program known as Connect Communities is offered by the Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation (WEDC) that helps local leaders leverage the unique assets of their
downtowns and commercial districts, providing access to resources and networking opportunities to
local leaders interested in starting a district revitalization effort; and
WHEREAS The City of Muskego continues to build a strong downtown foundation and inclusion in the
WEDC Connect Communities program can help strengthen that foundation; and
WHEREAS The City of Muskego has investigated the State’s main Street Program but doesn’t qualify
at this time and the Connect Communities Program is a good alternative; and
WHEREAS Connect Communities program participants will have immediate access to experienced
staff within the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and to the leaders within the
Connect Communities Network; and
WHEREAS Connect Communities program services include:
A ListServ/network group to get new ideas from staff and other participating Connect Communities
Participation in Main Street Executive Director Workshops with a focus on downtown revitalization topics
An on-site visit from one of WEDC’s community development staff to assist in identifying needs and
offering assistance
Training for your downtown director or board president
Regional roundtable discussion groups on pertinent topics held once every year
Possible opportunities to link college/university student projects to your downtown/urban commercial
district needs
Roundtable discussion groups on pertinent topics held twice per year
Access to WEDC’s online downtown development library
Access to resources and training materials that have been developed for Wisconsin Main Street
communities
Invitation to the annual Main Street Awards Program, plus eligibility to nominate a project for a Connect
Communities award
Webinars/regional training.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT That the City of Muskego Common Council supports City of
Muskego in becoming a Connect Community in 2015 and looks forward to the benefits that WEDC
can aid in thru the program.
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DATED THIS 24 DAY OF MARCH , 2015
SPONSORED BY
Ald. Bob Hammel
Ald. Blaise De Pronio
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #033-2015 which was adopted by
the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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Clerk-Treasurer