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File #: 251013    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: In Council-Adoption
File created: 10/14/2025 In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,179,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,241,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Number

251013

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

220872

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,179,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,241,000.

Analysis

This resolution directs the installation and construction of certain public improvements which have been determined to be nonassessable by the Commissioner of Public Works.  The City cost of the projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $2,179,000.  The total estimated cost of these projects is $3,241,000.

Body

Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee adopted preliminary resolutions determining it necessary and in the public interest to construct nonassessable improvements; and

 

Whereas, Plans, specifications and cost estimates have been prepared for the following described improvements:

 

1st and 5th Aldermanic Districts

 

Maintenance of Flood Damaged Bioretention on W. Hampton Ave. (SM499250010) Bioretention maintenance (Nonassessable Water Quality Fund -- $75,000). The total estimated cost of this project including the requested amount is $75,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2025 construction season.

 

1st and 7th Aldermanic Districts

 

N. 35th St. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Congress St. (SM497210303) File number 220872: Installing new storm sewer. (Nonassessable Flood Mitigation Fund -- $1,750,000, additional funds). The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $2,400,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.

 

13th Aldermanic District

 

S. Griffin Ave. - E. Van Norman Ave. to E. Armour Ave. (SM495250031) File Number 241716:  Sanitary sewer lining. (Nonassessable Sewer Maintenance Relay Fund -- $29,000). The total estimated cost of the project including the requested amount is $41,000.  This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2025 construction season.

 

13th and 14th Aldermanic District

 

20th Street Culvert over Kinnickinnic River Rehabilitation (2900 South 20th Street) (BR100250109) File Number 241330: Rehabilitation of concrete culvert. (Non-assessable Structure Fund - $125,000, additional funds).  The total estimated cost for this project is $375,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.

 

City Wide

 

Work Done by Contractor/Sewer Alterations. (WT410250770) File Number 241330: Water main alterations. (Nonassessable Water Fund Budget Line 6410 -- $200,000, additional funds). The total estimated cost of this project including the requested amount is $350,000.  This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2025 construction season.

 

now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to proceed with said work; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized to use the funding as specified in the above description of work; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to transfer such funds which are available for this purpose to the appropriate capital Project/Grant accounts.

 

Requestor

Infrastructure Services Division

Drafter

Holly Rutenbeck

NFR 3 Sub

10/17/2025