Number
041606
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal/State Aid paving of West Forest Home Avenue from South 42nd Street to South 35th Street in the 8th and 11th Aldermanic Districts. (Infrastructure Services Division)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for installation of traffic control improvements in conjunction with the paving of West Forest Home Avenue, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement. This resolution also authorizes the comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project.
Body
Whereas, The Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for traffic control improvements in conjunction with the paving of highways located on the Federal/State Aid Highway System; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $37,131.32 for the alteration and upgrade of traffic control signals and the upgrade of traffic control signs; and
Whereas, One hundred percent of the participating project cost, or $37,131.32, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), and this amount is not included in Division accounts, and should be earmarked for this project in the 2005 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032050100; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to enter into a funding agreement and is directed to execute the contract with WISDOT for the installation of traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to West Forest Home Avenue from South 42nd Street to South 35th Street with service and supply unit prices based on a predetermined estimate prepared under the Federal/State aided highway program, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, that the Commissioner of Public Works be and is hereby authorized to direct installation and/or modification of traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to West Forest Home Avenue from South 42nd Street to South 35th Street; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant Chartfield Value for this project; and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the agreement and City accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor's share and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Location: Project I.D. 2121-01-90
West Forest Home Avenue from South 42nd Street to South 35th Street
Grantor Share (WISDOT)
Fund Number: 0306
Estimated Cost: $37,131.32
Project/Grant Number: SP032050100
Total Estimated Cost: $37,131.32
Requestor
Department of Public works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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DATE
February 18, 2005
TITLE
West Forest Home Avenue from South 42nd Street to South 35th Street