Number
061114
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal and State Aid paving of West Bluemound Road from North 66th Street to North Glenview Avenue in the 10th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $89,193.25, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
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 Bluemound Road from North 66th Street to North Glenview Avenue in the 10th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $89,193.25, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 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 Bluemound Road from North 66th Street to North Glenview Avenue was approved by Common Council File Number 030836; 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 $89,193.25 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 $89,193.25, 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 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 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 Bluemound Road from North 66th Street to North Glenview 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 is directed to install and modify traffic control facilities in conjunction with the improvements to West Bluemound Road from North 66th Street to North Glenview 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, whichever is greater as follows:
Location:
Project I.D.-2200-10-90
West Bluemound Road from North 66th Street to North Glenview Avenue
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032070100
Estimated Cost-$89,193.25
Total Estimated Cost-$89,193.25
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements: $0.00
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Prior to this Resolution: $2,194,000
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Resolution #030836): $3,742,000
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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December 7, 2006
Title
West Bluemound Road (North 66th Street and North Glenview Avenue)