Number
080307
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN AND WITKOWSKI
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute future maintenance agreements between the City and business improvement districts, street and neighborhood associations, developers in the form of condominium associations, community development associations, community enterprises, non-profit organizations and other governmental entities for landscaping and streetscaping projects to ensure their maintenance over time.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to execute maintenance agreements on behalf of the City with business improvement districts, street and neighborhood associations, developers in the form of condominium associations, community development associations, community enterprises, non-profit organizations and other governmental entities which express interest in beautifying a streetscape in a manner that coordinates and complements with existing and future street City beautification programs. Under the terms of the agreement, the entities will be responsible for managing the landscaping improvements of a specified beautification project, including design, overall coordination and landscaping installation. The City Forestry Division will approve the proposed landscaping plans.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has a long history of entering maintenance agreements with other entities to ensure the upkeep of streetscaping, landscaping, sidewalks, decorative paving and other improvements; and
Whereas, A maintenance agreement defines the roles and responsibilities for the City of Milwaukee and other entities in the upkeep of streetscape elements and other improvements; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee engages in maintenance agreements with business improvement districts, street and neighborhood associations, developers in the form of condominium associations, community development associations, ...
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