Number
041608
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation for the installation and/or modification of traffic control signals in conjunction with Federal/State Aid in the form of a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant in the area bordered by South 35th Street, South 1st Street, West Virginia Street, and West Lincoln Avenue in the 8th, 12th, 13th, and 14th 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 (WISDOT) for alteration of traffic control signals in conjunction with Federal/State Aid in the form of a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant in the area bordered by South 35th Street, South 1st Street, West Virginia Street, and West Lincoln Avenue, and to direct installation and/or modification of traffic control signals 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 the installation and/or modification of traffic controls in conjunction with Federal/State Aid in the form of Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant(CMAQ); and
Whereas, Preliminary engineering, previously authorized by the Common Council under Resolution File Number 931820, for this project has been completed and construction is ready to begin; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost for construction of this project $52,900.00 for the alteration and upgrade of traffic control signals; and
Whereas, Twenty percent of the participating costs, or $10,580.00 is non-reimbursable and is included in the Division's 2005 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320050000; and
Whereas, Eighty percent of the participating project cost, or $42,320.00, is reimbursable from Wisconsin De[artment 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 alteration of traffic control signals in conjunction with a CMAQ Grant in the area bordered by South 35th Street, South 1st Street, West Virginia Street, and West Lincoln Avenue 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 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 signals in conjunction with a CMAQ Grant in the area bordered by South 35th Street, South 1st Street, West Virginia Street, and West Lincoln Avenue; 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 $5,000.00 whichever is greater as follows:
Location
Project I.D.: 2984-10-92
Between South 35th Street, South 1st Street, West Virginia Street, and West Lincoln Avenue
City Share
Fund Number: 0333
Project/Grant Number: ST320050000
Estimated Cost: $10,580.00
Grantor Share (WISDOT)
Fund Number: 0306
Estimated Cost: $42,320.00
Project/Grant Number: SP032050100
Total Estimated Cost: $52,900.00
Requestor
Department of Public works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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February 22, 2005
Title
Between South 35th Street, South 1st Street, West Virginia Street, and West Lincoln Avenue