Greater Racine Area, Wisconsin

The Racine Area Intergovernmental Sanitary Sewer Service, Revenue Sharing, Cooperation and Settlement Agreement will provide the city $74 million in revenue from the outlying communities over 30 years to help redevelop run-down areas of the city. It established a use-based formula for funding $80 million in improvements to the city's wastewater treatment plant; earmarks funds to support the city's zoo, fine arts museum and library; and ensures city support for surrounding towns should they choose to incorporate. The West Sixth Street Revitalization effort consists of citizens, local businesses, and elected and community leaders who are rebuilding the city house by house. Racine County Youth as Resources (YAR) is a grant-giving program that funds youth-designed youth-led community service projects. To address a need in their community, youth propose service projects such as a neighborhood cleanup, educational programs for children or meals for elderly.

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