City of Milwaukee - File #: 260662

• File #: 260662
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/1/2026
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 9/22/2026
• Title: Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $89,665 for a total estimated cost of $104,600.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/23/2026	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
9/22/2026	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
9/10/2026	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	SUBSTITUTED; Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW)	Pass	4:0
9/10/2026	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Appeared Holly Rutenbeck (DPW) 6th Aldermanic District N. 7th St. - W. Abert Pl. to W. Melvina St. (ST211260133). Install traffic calming speed humps(s). No public testimony. Ald. Taylor moved approval. The motion was approved without objection. N. Port Washington Ave. - W. Keefe Ave. to W. Vienna Ave. (ST211250157). Install traffic calming speed table. Appeared Jonathan Cherry - in support Appeared Samuel Sims - in support Jonathan Cherry and Samuel Sims testified regarding extreme reckless driving on Port Washington Avenue, reporting that over 50 cars frequently take over the street to race at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Mr. Cherry presented video evidence of racing, vehicles driving in bicycle lanes, and cars passing on shoulders, noting that police response has been inconsistent despite multiple 911 calls. Ald. Coggs is in support. Ald. Brower moved approval. The motion was approved without objection.	Pass	5:0
9/1/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
260662
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
250901
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $89,665 for a total estimated cost of $104,600.
Analysis
This resolution confirms the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, as modified by the Common Council Committee, on projects for which Public Hearings have been held. The resolution authorizes the levying of special assessments and directs the installation and construction of said public improvements. The City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $89,665. The total estimated cost of these projects is $104,600.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee adopted preliminary resolutions, determining it necessary and in the public interest to construct and levy special assessments for the following improvements:

6th Aldermanic District

N. 7th St. - W. Abert Pl. to W. Melvina St. (ST211260133). Install traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $945; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $8,655). The total estimated cost of this project including the requested amount is $9,600. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.

N. Port Washington Ave. - W. Keefe Ave. to W. Vienna Ave. (ST211250157). File Number 250901: Install traffic calming speed table. (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $20,065; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $60,000). The total estimated cost of this project including the requested amount is $95,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2027 construction season.

; and

Whereas, The report of the Commissioner of Public Works has been filed with the City Clerk; and

Whereas, Notices have...