Number
060597
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the completion and execution of an agreement for the installation and funding of two new traffic control signals with one at the intersection of West Canal Street and North Potawatomi Circle (former 16th Street) and the second at the proposed intersection of South 16th Street Viaduct and the Potawatomi Structure Ramp in the 8th and 12th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to direct installation of and enter into a funding agreement, subject to minor changes and clarification to be approved by the City Attorney, for two traffic signals near the Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Full funding for signal installation, operation and maintenance is to be provided by the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin. One traffic signal will be installed at West Canal Street and North Potawatomi Circle (former 16th Street) and the second will be installed at the proposed intersection of South 16th Street and the Potawatomi Structure Ramp in the 8th and 12th Aldermanic Districts.
Body
Whereas, Traffic volumes on West Canal Street and North Potawatomi Circle (former 16th Street) are such that a traffic signal is warranted for safe operation of this intersection; and
Whereas, A traffic signal at South 16th Street Viaduct and the Potawatomi Structure Ramp is anticipated to be warranted based on traffic projections and was agreed to in the Out of Program Agreement for the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Expansion; and
Whereas, The total estimated combined cost of the installations are $110,000, of which 100 percent is being provided by the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin and this amount is not included in Division accounts, and should be earmarked for this project in the 2006 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032060100; and
Whereas, Ongoing operation and maintenance of the two proposed traffic signals will be performed by Department of Public Works personnel and funded by the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin; and
Whereas, An agreement has been prepared for the installation, operation, maintenance and funding of two proposed traffic signals, subject to minor changes and clarification to be approved by the City Attorney; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Comptroller are directed to execute the agreement with the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin pertaining to the cost participation for the installation, maintenance and operation of two new traffic control signals, subject to minor changes and clarification to be approved by the City Attorney, with one at the intersection of West Canal Street and North Potawatomi Circle (former 16th Street) and the second at the proposed intersection of South 16th Street Viaduct and the Potawatomi Structure Ramp, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council Resolution File, and is incorporated in this resolution by reference as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of the agreement, the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to install two new traffic control signals with one at the intersection of West Canal Street and North Potawatomi Circle (former 16th Street) and the second at the proposed intersection of South 16th Street Viaduct and the Potawatomi Structure Ramp; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of the agreement, 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.
Location
West Canal Street and North Potawatomi Circle (Former 16th Street)
Grantor Share
Estimated Cost $60,000
Project/Grant Number SP032060100
Total Estimated Cost $60,000
South 16th Street Viaduct and the Potawatomi Structure Ramp
Grantor Share
Estimated Cost $50,000
Project/Grant Number SP032060100
Total Estimated Cost $50,000
Requestor
Department of Public works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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September 26, 2006
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