Number
071688
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation under the 2008 Highway Safety Improvement Program for the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of West Vliet Street and North 40th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $55,068.32, with an estimated grantor share of $49,561.49, and an estimated City share of $5,506.83.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation under the 2008 Highway Safety Improvement Program for the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of West Vliet Street and North 40th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District. The total estimated cost of this project is $55,068.32, with an estimated grantor share of $49,561.49, and an estimated City share of $5,506.83. The Commissioner of Public Works would also be authorized 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. The total estimated cost of the entire project, including signalization and other roadway improvements, is $305,000.00, with a grantor share of $274,500.00 and a City share of $30,500.00.
Body
Whereas, The Project Agreement for the installation of a traffic control signal under the 2008 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) was approved by the Common Council under File Number 071480; and
Whereas, The Federal Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for the construction of traffic control improvements in conjunction with Federal/State Aid under the 2008 HSIP; and
Whereas, The HSIP is intended to reduce the number and severity of vehicle and pedestrian crashes; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $55,068.32 for the installation of a traffic control signal; and
Whereas, Ten percent of the participating costs, or $5,506.83, is not reimbursable and is included in the Division’s 2008 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320080000; and
Whereas, Ninety percent of the participating project cost, or $49,561.49, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), and should be earmarked for this project in the 2008 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032080100; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/or changes in scope of more than 5% 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 the Comptroller are authorized to enter into a funding agreement and are directed to execute the contract with WISDOT for the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of West Vliet Street and North 40th Street with 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, the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install a traffic control signal at the intersection of West Vliet Street and North 40th 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.-2984-18-91
West Vliet Street and North 40th Street Intersection
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project/Grant Number-ST320080000
$5,506.83
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032080100
$49,561.49
Total-$55,068.32
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0.00
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$305,000.00
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 051254)-$196,899.00
Requestor
Department of Public works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
RWB:ns
March 28, 2008