Number
060974
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal/State Aid paving of West Edgerton Avenue from South 20th Street to South 13th Street in the 13th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $15,285.08, with an estimated State share of $12,228.06, and an estimated City share of $3,057.02.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller 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 Edgerton Avenue in the 13th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $15,285.08, with an estimated State share of $12,228.06, and an estimated City share of $3,057.02, 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 Project Agreement for the paving of West Edgerton Avenue from South 20th Street to South 13th Street was approved by the Common Council under File Number 040400; and
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 $15,285.08 for the alteration and upgrade of traffic control signals and the upgrade of traffic control signs; and
Whereas, Twenty percent of the participating costs, or $3,057.02 is non-reimbursable and is included in the Division’s 2007 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320070000; and
Whereas, Eighty percent of the participating project cost, or $12,228.06, 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 2007 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032070100; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/or changes in scope of more than five percent without prior Department of Public Works approval; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope as approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be liable for any costs incurred by the State should the City decide to withdraw from the project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller are authorized to enter into a funding agreement and are directed to execute the contract with WISDOT for the installation of traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to West Edgerton Avenue from South 20th Street to South 13th Street with agreed unit prices based on a predetermined estimate prepared under the Federal/State aided highway program, a copy of which is attached to this file and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install and modify traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to West Edgerton Avenue from South 20th Street to South 13th 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.-2984-33-90
West Edgerton Avenue from South 20th Street to South 13th Street
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project/Grant Number-ST320070000
Estimated Cost-$3,057.02
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032070100
Estimated Cost-$12,228.06
Total Estimated Cost-$15,285.08
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Prior to this Resolution-$795,104
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 040400)-$771,430
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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November 16, 2006
Title
West Edgerton Avenue (South 20th Street and South 13th Street)