Number
240110
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for a Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant, with an 80 percent grantor share and a 20 percent local share.
Analysis
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting applications to utilize funding under the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program. The Department of Public Works is applying for funding for one project. Successful grant applications will be funded with an 80 percent grantor share and a 20 percent local share.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting project applications for funding under the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program; and
Whereas, Projects approved for the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program will be funded with an 80 percent grantor share and 20 percent local share; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works has identified one project for infrastructure related improvements; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works has submitted an application for the following project:
1. Bublr Bike Share Station and Fleet Expansion
; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of this project is $4,155,591.00 with a grantor share of $3,320,472.80 and a local share of $835,118.20;
Whereas, A local resolution of support for the proposed project must be executed and submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City Engineer is authorized to submit an application to the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program for the following project:
1. Bublr Bike Share Station & Fleet Expansion
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That any successful grant projects will be brought to the Common Council for approval to enter into Project Agreements for funding planning, design, and construction.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
MIKE AMSDEN:K. Vos
May 14, 2024