Number
151833
Version
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of stormwater tree systems within the sidewalk areas of South Kinnickinnic Avenue between East Lincoln Avenue and East Morgan Avenue in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
The resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division to accept a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant with a maximum reimbursement amount of $158,000. The purpose of the grant is to help the City pay for the installation of stormwater tree systems used to improve the quality and reduce the volume of stormwater runoff. The total cost of the project is $378,000 and the City share of the cost is $110,000. A separate Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Infrastructure Partnership Program grant has previously provided the remaining $110,000.
Body
Whereas, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is responsible for collecting and treating wastewater from local sewerage systems; and
Whereas, Green infrastructure, such as stormwater tree systems, reduce the volume of stormwater in the sewer system and the amount of pollutants discharged to surface waters; and
Whereas, The stormwater tree systems will be constructed in the sidewalk areas of South Kinnickinnic Avenue between East Lincoln Avenue and East Morgan Avenue (Project); and
Whereas, Plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared for said Project; and
Whereas, The cost to construct the stormwater tree systems on South Kinnickinnic Avenue is $378,000; and
Whereas, The MMSD desires to promote the installation of green infrastructure and is willing to provide the City funding up to a maximum reimbursable amount of $158,000; and
Whereas, The MMSD has previously provided the City additional funding up to a maximum reimbursable amount of $110...
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