Number
171780
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL AND BORKOWSKI
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute an intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Franklin relating to the sale of water for considerations separate and distinct from those under the authority of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Analysis
This resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Franklin relating to the sale of water for considerations that are separate and distinct from those under the authority of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The agreement, among other provisions, provides for a Regional Benefits Payment totaling $2.0 million from the City of Franklin to the City of Milwaukee’s general fund.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City Milwaukee, in Resolution File No. 171517, directed the City of Milwaukee negotiating team to commence negotiations with the City of Franklin regarding a possible water service agreement and intergovernmental agreement relating to the sale of water to the City of Franklin; and
Whereas, The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has recognized that pursuant to state law, municipalities are authorized to enter into intergovernmental agreements for provisions separate from those to be included in a water service agreement, provided that such intergovernmental agreements do not conflict with the Commission’s regulatory authority; and
Whereas, The negotiating team has negotiated an intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Franklin relating to the sale of water for considerations separate and distinct from those under the authority of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, a copy of which is included as an attachment to this file; and
Whereas, The intergovernmental cooperation agreement provides for the payment of a Regional Benefits Payment totaling $2.0 million to the City’s general fund from the City of Franklin, payable in four annual payments of $500,000 as well as provisions, including a non-compete clause, that should enhance cooperation between the two communities; and
Whereas, The intergovernmental cooperation agreement provides that Franklin shall adopt a comprehensive housing plan to address affordable housing opportunities within Franklin in a manner designed to improve racial, age, and income diversification; and
Whereas,The intergovernmental cooperation agreement provides that Franklin shall adopt a comprehensive transportation plan designed to result in the expansion and improvement of public transportation links between persons living in Milwaukee and job opportunities in Franklin, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the aforementioned intergovernmental cooperation agreement is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized and directed to execute the intergovernmental cooperation agreement in substantially the same form as the agreement attached to this file.
Requestor
Milwaukee Water Works
Drafter
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April 6, 2018
1048-2017-319:248359